Jagityal: At least 40 persons took ill after having dinner at a function in Peddapur of Metpally mandal late on Friday night.
Pilli Chinna Mallaiah threw a small party to celebrate construction of his house. The guest were served mutton curry and makka gudalu (maize). At least 40 of the 60 villagers who participated in the function developed symptoms of food poisoning like diarrhea and vomitings later in the night.
