LAKHIMPUR: A food poisoning incident has come to light in Lakhimpur. The case took place at Na-Bhagania Boro Gaon under Boginadi Police Station of the district on May 5.
Meanwhile, an infected woman lost her life and 15 people are undergoing treatment at North Lakhimpur Civil Hospital while 35 people are undergoing treatment at Boginadi Model Hospital. As per the report, the food poisoning happened after the villagers consumed prasad at a ritualistic event held at the village naamghar on that day. They consumed a food item prepared with rice flour, banana and milk as prasad. More than 150 people suffered from severe stomach pain, fever, vomiting and loose motion on the next day –Monday.
