One particular person died and practically 70 others fell unwell allegedly after consuming ‘sharbat’ and biryani throughout a Muharram procession in Nanauta space of this district, police stated on Sunday.

The incident passed off on Saturday night time, they stated.

District Justice of the Peace Manish Bansal stated about 70 folks complained of vomiting after having biryani and ‘sharbat’ (sweetened drink) who have been instantly admitted to the first well being centre, district hospital, and a non-public hospital.

One one who was referred to the next centre for remedy died on the way in which, the DM stated, including situation of others is regular.

The deceased has been recognized as Shabi Haider (60), a resident of Sheikhjadgan locality in Nanauta police station space.

It’s being investigated whether or not the meals and drinks prompted the sickness of the folks, the Saharanpur Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Praveen Kumar stated, including some folks have been despatched again house after remedy.

District Justice of the Peace Bansal stated samples of meals and drinks have been despatched for testing.

“Folks of a group consumed biryani and sharbat in a locality of Nanauta city, after which about 70 folks complained of vomiting and meals poisoning.

“Presently, 54 persons are hospitalised whereas 15 have been discharged after remedy. Situation of all sufferers is regular,” Bansal stated.

Police are current on the spot and legislation and order scenario is regular, the DM stated.

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