Assam: Over 150 People Fall Ill After Consuming Prasad

MARIANI: Prasad distribution is an essential part of any religious activity. But in an unexpected development, a large number of people fell ill after consuming the prasad offered during such an event in Assam.

The incident took place in the Mariani region of the state. A large number of people consumed the grams and lentils offered as prasad during an event in the Nakachari village of Jorhat at the residence of one Pranab Gogoi on Saturday. Over 150 people including children and women fall ill after consuming the same.

The people from the nearby villages also participated in the event and consumed the same prasad, leading to an increase in the number of victims. Some of the victims were shifted to the Nakachari Model Hospital while those in worse conditions were shifted to the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital for better medical care.

Earlier this year, more than 50 children at a temporary shelter home in Nagaon district suddenly fell ill for unknown reasons, an official said. The incident took place in the Doboka area. As per the district authorities, the kids who reside in the shelter house suddenly became ill. Among individuals who reported being ill, nausea, diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting were common symptoms.

All of the sick kids are aged between 1.5 to 6 years. The moment the symptoms started to appear, emergency services were contacted, an official said. Four ambulances arrived at the shelter home quickly and took the kids to a nearby hospital. Superintendent of Police Saurabh Gupta said, “I have received information about children being hospitalised. However, the exact cause behind their illness is still uncertain. I am keeping a watch on the development.”

A doctor at the hospital said, “Around 50 kids have been hospitalised here, and the majority of them have cold, cough, and fever symptoms. Measles was also detected in some of them. We are attending to them and have administered the required drugs.” “We also recommended other medications. They all appear to be dehydrated based on a preliminary evaluation. We have provided them with oral rehydration solutions as a result. They are currently receiving more therapy, and we are hopeful that their condition will improve soon,” the doctor added.

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