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Kolkata, October 19 (IANS) More than 150 people fell ill after consuming prasad during a puja in Daspur area of West Bengal’s West Midnapore district. Police gave this information on Sunday.
According to police sources, there was a community ‘Manasa Puja’ in the area on Saturday night and a large number of people had gathered to eat the puja offerings.
After eating the prasad, people started having vomiting and diarrhea from Saturday night.
Many women and children were also among those who fell ill.
A medical camp has been set up since Sunday morning for the treatment of people.
Block administration officials reached the spot. However, there was a huge uproar in Suratpur village of Daspur police station area.
A senior officer of West Midnapore district police said that ‘Manasa Puja’ has been happening in the village for many years.
On Saturday night, the puja committee organized Khichdi meal, which is a puja offering, for the devotees.
The police officer said, “More than three hundred people ate the prasad. However, more than half of the people started vomiting and having diarrhea. The administration was immediately informed about the incident.”
Daspur Block Development Officer Dipankar Biswas made arrangements for the treatment of the victims who had fallen ill since Saturday night.
A medical camp was organized in the area by the health department.
First aid is being given there.
Biswas visited the village on Sunday morning and reviewed the ground situation.
Daspur Panchayat Samiti President Sukumar Patra also reached the spot.
According to the police, five people have been sent to the hospital as their condition is said to be critical.
Water samples have also been collected from the area.
It is being investigated whether there is any problem regarding water.
On the other hand, Patra said that the situation is now under control.
–IANS
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