- 102 children fell ill after eating chaat.
- 17 critically affected, admitted to medical college.
- Chaat vendors detained; medical camp set up.
Jagran Correspondent, Amethi | Around 102 children fell sick after eating chaat at the Dussehra fair held in Kotwa village, Mohanganj police station area, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday, prompting officials to rush to the village and launch medical checkups.
102 Children Suffer From Vomiting And Diarrhoea
Around 102 children suffered from vomiting and diarrhoea in Kotwa village. The sudden illness of so many children caused panic in the village. Among the 102 children, 17 were admitted to the Autonomous Medical College in critical condition. One child has been discharged after treatment, while 16 remain hospitalised.
Two Chaat Vendors Detained
Acting swiftly, the police detained two chaat vendors in connection with the incident and launched a probe into the matter. Upon receiving information about the incident on Thursday morning, health department teams arrived in Kotwa village.
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Following the incident, District Magistrate Shashank Chaudhary, Tiloi Sub-District Magistrate Dr Arunima Srivastava, Tehsildar Abhishek Yadav and other senior officials visited the village to inquire about the well-being of the affected children.
Medical Camp Set Up At Panchayat Bhawan
A medical camp was set up at the Panchayat Bhawan. The Chief Medical Officer arrived at the village and took charge of health services.
All Are Out Of Danger: Doctor
Dr Anshuman Singh, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) said the children suffered food poisoning after eating chaat. "Seventeen seriously affected children were referred to the medical college. One of these children has been discharged. All are out of danger."
A team of doctors treated most of the children in the village, while those with severe illnesses were sent to a medical college. The health department is on alert after a large number of children have fallen ill. The medical college team has also visited the village to identify sick children and provide treatment.
(With Inputs From Pawan Kumar Yadav)