Overview
- The district administration confirmed three fatalities and identified the deceased as Pragilal Kushwaha, Girija Rajak, and Ramswaroop Kushwaha.
- Eight employees fell ill after a shared meal at Gautam Resort in Khajuraho and were admitted to Chhatarpur District Hospital, with several referred to Gwalior for advanced care.
- Police and health officials confiscated food, water, and kitchen samples for laboratory analysis, and an investigation has been opened.
- One outlet reported a fourth death, a discrepancy not corroborated by the administration as medical and lab updates are awaited.
- Collector Parth Jaiswal approved Rs 20,000 in immediate assistance for each bereaved family, and relatives have alleged possible poisoning pending test results.