Over 30 hospitalised after consuming 'golgappas' in UP

In Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district, during Diwali festivities, over 150 individuals fell ill after consuming golgappa from a local vendor. Thirty-three people were hospitalized, including a significant number of children. Panic ensued in Kalanakhor Pedari village and surrounding areas under the Khesraha police station. The onset of symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea occurred two days post-consumption.

While some patients remain in serious condition, all admitted are now stable. More patients are expected to arrive at the hospital. This incident mirrors another reported case in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, where around 102 people fell ill after consuming junk food at a fair, with 17 requiring hospitalization.