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India: eleven die after eating 'toxic' rice at temple | India: eleven die after eating 'toxic' rice at temple |
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Eleven people have died after eating rice that had likely been contaminated with a toxic substance at a Hindu temple ceremony in India, a health official said. | Eleven people have died after eating rice that had likely been contaminated with a toxic substance at a Hindu temple ceremony in India, a health official said. |
Another 29 people were critically ill and undergoing emergency treatment across various hospitals in Mysore, a city in the southern state of Karnataka. | Another 29 people were critically ill and undergoing emergency treatment across various hospitals in Mysore, a city in the southern state of Karnataka. |
“Eleven people have died so far and 93 others are hospitalised,” said KH Prasad, the health officer for Chamraj Nagar district where the temple is located. | “Eleven people have died so far and 93 others are hospitalised,” said KH Prasad, the health officer for Chamraj Nagar district where the temple is located. |
“It is likely that some toxic substance got mixed with the rice. The samples have been sent for forensic testing,” Prasad said. | “It is likely that some toxic substance got mixed with the rice. The samples have been sent for forensic testing,” Prasad said. |
The patients were being treated for vomiting, diarrhoea and respiratory distress, Prasad added. | The patients were being treated for vomiting, diarrhoea and respiratory distress, Prasad added. |
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According to the police, devotees had gathered in large numbers at the Kicchukatti Maramma temple for the consecration ceremony on Friday, after which rice was served as a sanctified offering. | According to the police, devotees had gathered in large numbers at the Kicchukatti Maramma temple for the consecration ceremony on Friday, after which rice was served as a sanctified offering. |
Murugappa, a devotee who was present at the temple, said they were offered tomato rice and flavoured water. | Murugappa, a devotee who was present at the temple, said they were offered tomato rice and flavoured water. |
“A foul smell was emanating from the food, but those at the head of the queue consumed the food nonetheless,” he was quoted as saying by the NDTV news network. | “A foul smell was emanating from the food, but those at the head of the queue consumed the food nonetheless,” he was quoted as saying by the NDTV news network. |
“A little while later they started vomiting and frothing at the mouth.” | “A little while later they started vomiting and frothing at the mouth.” |
State Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of 500,000 rupees each, or around $7,000, to the families of the victims. | State Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of 500,000 rupees each, or around $7,000, to the families of the victims. |
India’s religious festivals are often badly managed with police and volunteer stewards overwhelmed by the sheer size of the crowds. | India’s religious festivals are often badly managed with police and volunteer stewards overwhelmed by the sheer size of the crowds. |
A stampede in eastern West Bengal state last year killed six women and 24 people died in a similar incident in Uttar Pradesh state in 2016. | A stampede in eastern West Bengal state last year killed six women and 24 people died in a similar incident in Uttar Pradesh state in 2016. |
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