Jaipur, Feb 3 (PTI) – Around 196 people suffered from food poisoning at a mass wedding ceremony in Rajasthan’s Udaipur district, officials reported on Monday. The attendees, who had consumed khichdi and sweets at the event held at Oswal Bhawan in Dhan Mandi on Sunday night, complained of vomiting and diarrhea, said Udaipur’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ragini Agarwal.
According to Dr. Agarwal, all affected individuals received medical treatment and were later discharged from the hospital. Among them was a 15-year-old girl who had been in the intensive care unit; she was also released on Monday evening after her condition improved.
Authorities have collected food samples to determine the exact cause of the poisoning. "The Food Department is conducting tests, and the results will provide clarity on the source of contamination," Dr. Agarwal stated.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Omprakash Raipuriya indicated that most of those who fell ill were women and children, who are more vulnerable due to weaker immunity. Initial investigations suggest that individuals who consumed sweets and Raab, a traditional dish, experienced the most severe symptoms.
Dhan Mandi Station House Officer Ravindra Singh confirmed that patients were treated at Maharana Bhupal Hospital and the government satellite hospital in Hiranmagar, and all have since been discharged. As of now, no formal complaints have been filed, but a preliminary inquiry is underway to investigate the event’s organizers.
Singh further noted that mawa and other food items for the wedding feast were sourced from multiple shops rather than a single vendor. The authorities are now looking into whether the contamination originated from one of these suppliers.
Investigations are ongoing, and officials await test reports to determine further action.
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