A tragic food poisoning incident in Giridih has claimed the life of a young child and left nearly 20 others hospitalized. The case, linked to contaminated street food, highlights serious food safety concerns during extreme summer conditions.
What Happened in Giridih?
The incident took place in Leda Bajto village under the Mufassil police station area of Jharkhand. According to local authorities, several villagers—mostly children—fell ill after consuming golgappas (pani puri) and chaat from a roadside vendor on April 25.
Within hours, multiple people began experiencing symptoms of food poisoning, leading to panic in the village. Victims were rushed to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment.
Written by
Yogita Singh
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