3 Women Critical As 49 Fall Ill After Consuming Ragi Flour Ahead Of Jitiya Fast In Ballia (UP)
Ballia (UP), Oct 2: At least 49 persons, including 10 children, have fallen ill after consuming suspected contaminated finger millet (ragi) flour ahead of the Jitiya fast in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district on Friday, an official said. The incident took place in Chhata village under the Bansdih Road police station area, where the women consumed the flour as part of preparations for the festival.…
Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a tragic incident on Friday, as at least 49 people, including 10 children, fell ill after consuming suspected contaminated finger millet flour ahead of the Jitiya fast. The victims, comprising 12 males and 37 females, were primarily women from Chhata village who consumed the flour as part of their preparations for the festival.
District Magistrate Gyanendra Singh confirmed the incident to PTI, stating that 43 patients have been admitted to the district hospital, while three are at the Community Health Centre in Bansdih and three in a private hospital in the district headquarters. Three women are currently in critical condition, and a specialized medical team has been deployed for their treatment.
The administration and Health Department quickly admitted the affected individuals to medical facilities and are ensuring they receive the best care possible. Food Safety Department officials are investigating the cause of the incident by examining the finger millet flour and other food items at the vendor's shop and the affected villages.
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