Overview
- District officials confirmed three deaths after Gautam Resort employees fell ill following a shared meal on Monday, with several others in critical condition and referred to higher-care centers.
- The head of Chhatarpur District Hospital told reporters that four patients had died, highlighting a discrepancy with the administration’s tally.
- Police and health teams sealed the resort, collected food, water and kitchen samples, and opened a case while awaiting laboratory findings.
- District health authorities said the workers’ food was prepared separately in staff quarters, and some family members have alleged deliberate poisoning.
- The collector approved immediate relief of ₹20,000 for each bereaved family, with some reports citing additional funeral support and visits by local leaders.