Tragic Incident in Rajouri: Wild Vegetable Consumption Turns Fatal
A man died and seven others, mainly children, were hospitalized after consuming a wild vegetable in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. The case appears to be food poisoning. The incident remains under investigation to pinpoint the precise cause of the poisoning.
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An alarming incident took place in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, where one man died and seven others, primarily children, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning after consuming a wild vegetable.
The unfortunate event was reported from Mohra village in the Kotranka subdivision. Members of two families ingested the vegetable and subsequently experienced symptoms of food poisoning on Friday evening, as per official reports.
The affected individuals were initially treated at the Community Health Centre in Kandi before being referred to the Government Medical College Hospital Rajouri for advanced care. Mohammad Hussain, a 60-year-old, succumbed during treatment, while seven others are still receiving medical attention. Officials have commenced an investigation to uncover the exact cause of the poisoning.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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