New Delhi: In Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area at least 150 to 200 people fell ill on Tuesday after consuming kuttu aata (buckwheat flour), authorities said. The affected residents were rushed to Babu Jagjivan Ram (BJRM) Hospital. During treatment doctors found symptoms including vomiting, dizziness, loose motions, and restlessness.
Dr Vishesh Yadav, Chief Medical Officer at BJRM Hospital, confirmed that patients from Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, and Swaroop Nagar received treatment in the hospital’s emergency ward. He added that all patients were stable and no critical cases were reported. Most were treated and discharged without the need for hospital admission.
Delhi: A large number of people fell ill after consuming Kuttu (buckwheat) flour in the Jahangirpuri area. The number of patients is continuously increasing at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital. Police received information in the morning that many people were complaining of… pic.twitter.com/Zt3bJ0xYgY
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The Delhi Police received a call about the incident around 6:10am and immediately sent a team to the affected areas. The police also informed the Food Department for further investigation. A statement issued by police said local shopkeepers, vendors, and residents were made aware through beat staff and public announcements to prevent further incidents.
Residents reported that the buckwheat flour was purchased from the Adarsh Nagar market. Several locals shared their experiences, “After eating this buckwheat, five members of my family fell ill. I had to bring them to BJRM Hospital immediately,” Krishanpal, one of the residents, said.
Another resident, Charanjeet, said, “My nephew fell ill suddenly, so I took him to the hospital. Later, I learned that hundreds of people had fallen sick after eating the same buckwheat. I hope the authorities take strict action against those responsible.”
A woman shared that her mother collapsed after breaking her fast with a dish made from buckwheat. She was given treatment at the hospital to stabilise her condition. Another resident said that “It’s Navratri, and almost everyone was fasting. Those who ate food made from buckwheat fell ill. My wife and two children were affected, and around 200 people in total have been impacted. The number may rise further.”
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely. The Food Department has been asked to investigate the source and quality of the buckwheat flour, while the Delhi Police continue their outreach to prevent further cases.
(With IANS Inputs).