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Khajuraho Hotel Staff Meal Leaves Three Dead, Five Critical

Investigators are testing seized food and water samples, with officials holding the death toll at three despite one conflicting report.

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.