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Northwest Delhi Probes Illnesses Linked to Kuttu Atta After 150–200 Fall Unwell

Officials await food safety results to determine whether the flour was contaminated or adulterated.

Overview

  • BJRM Hospital in Jahangirpuri began receiving patients around 6am from Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, and Swaroop Nagar.
  • Chief medical officer Dr Vishesh Yadav said nearly 150 to 200 people reported to the emergency ward with vomiting.
  • Authorities reported that all patients were stable, no admissions were required, and no case was serious.
  • Police said calls started around 6:10am and deployed beat staff with loudspeakers to caution residents and vendors about flour quality.
  • The Food Department has taken up the matter as kuttu atta sees higher consumption during the Navratri fasting period.