Six Family Members Hospitalised in Rajouri with Suspected Food Poisoning

Rajouri, July 10: Nearly half a dozen members of a family from a remote village in Rajouri district were hospitalised on Thursday after they developed symptoms of gastroenteritis and diarrhea, suspected to be due to food poisoning.  

Officials told that the family members fell ill after allegedly consuming a wild vegetable. All the affected persons were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, where their condition is being monitored.  

An initial probe points to consumption of the wild vegetable as the likely cause of the illness.  

Medical teams have been sent to the village and further investigation is underway.  More details are awaited.