Two minor siblings die of alleged food poisoning
Agra, Oct. 15 -- Two minor siblings died allegedly of food poisoning after consuming home-cooked meal in Kirawali town of Agra district on Monday. Their parents and sister are undergoing treatment at government hospital in Jaipur. The sample of the remaining food has been collected and sent for testing, said Agra police. The deceased have been identified as Jeeshan (5) and Ahil (8).
Hussain (31), a labourer, lived with his family in Kirawali town of Agra district. Originally from Dausa district of Rajasthan, Hussain had shifted here in Kirawali with his wife, two sons and a daughter where his in-laws lived.
He and his family members returned from a function on Sunday and had cooked 'pulav' at night. In the morning, neighbours found all the five lying unconscious.
They all were referred to Community Health Centre at Kirawali and then to emergency ward of SN Medical College and Hospital where Jeeshan died.
Others were shifted to a government hospital in Jaipur by the family where Ahil also died. Hussain, his wife Reshma (26) and daughter Chandni (10) are undergoing treatment.
Deputy commissioner of police (West) for Agra Police Commissionerate, Aditya confirmed two deaths but added that no complaint was made to police. "Others are undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Jaipur and doctors have revealed that treatment for food poisoning is being given to them. Police reached the house and collected sample of remaining food which has been sent for testing' said the DCP
"On the basis of version by doctors at Jaipur, prima facie it appears to be a case of food poisoning. Test report of food sample is awaited to trace exact reason behind deaths," he added....
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