30 People Fall Sick after Consuming ‘Prasad’ in Assam’s Bongaigaon
Guwahati: At least 30 persons have reportedly fallen ill after consuming “Prasad” at a Satya Narayan Puja in the Bongaigaon district of Assam.
The majority of patients on Saturday night reported experiencing stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea after eating the prasad. Further deterioration of their health conditions began.
Eleven patients, including seven children, were transferred from the 30 individuals to the Bongaigaon Civil Hospital for better medication. The doctors at the hospital informed that all the victims are out of danger now.
The puja reportedly took place at Ram Prasad Sarkar’s residence in the Ghilaguri area.