In a suspected case of food poisoning, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming a local snack during a religious gathering in Rajpura village of Ahmedabad district. The incident occurred late Wednesday night, with affected individuals reporting symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea in the early hours of Thursday.
According to district epidemic medical officer Dr Chintan Desai, a total of 96 people were taken to hospitals for treatment. Of these, 38 remained admitted while the others were discharged after receiving medical care. Officials confirmed that all those hospitalised are currently in stable condition, with no reports of severe complications.
Following the incident, health teams were immediately deployed to the village to assess the situation and contain any further spread of illness. In addition to those hospitalised, around 214 other individuals who had consumed the same snack—identified as sev-khamani—were given preventive treatment as a precautionary measure.
Authorities have initiated a detailed investigation into the cause of the outbreak. Food and water samples have been collected and sent for analysis to determine whether contamination led to the illness. Police and food safety departments have also been informed and are working alongside health officials as part of the inquiry.
The incident has raised concerns about food safety at large gatherings, with officials focusing on identifying the source of contamination and ensuring such occurrences are prevented in the future.
