Saharsa, Aug. 9 -- More than 100 people, including children, fell ill after consuming food at a puja in Sardiha village of Bihar's Saharsa district, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea, while the situation is currently under control, a medical officer said on Sunday.

Medical Officer in-charge Ashish Kumar said those in serious condition were being referred to Saharsa for further treatment.

"About 100 people, including children, have fallen ill after eating food at a puja in Sardiha village, Simri Bakhtiyarpur. The situation is currently under control. Those who are serious are being referred to Saharsa for treatment. Rest, everything is under control and being watched over," Kumar said.

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