26/09/2025
- 26/09/2025
Breaking News: A major food safety scare has hit Delhi during the sacred Navratri festival. Over 200 devotees fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta), a common fasting staple, in northwest Delhi. Victims reported severe stomach pain, vomiting, and dehydration soon after eating prasad and vrat meals.
Health officials have launched an urgent probe, collecting samples of the suspected contaminated buckwheat flour from multiple vendors. Hospitals across the city have been put on high alert as the number of cases continues to rise.
The incident raises serious concerns about food quality and safety during Indian festivals, where millions rely on packaged flour, oil, and ingredients from local markets. Experts warn that adulteration and contamination often peak during high-demand festive seasons.
Authorities have urged citizens to purchase fasting items only from trusted vendors, check expiry dates, and store products in dry, airtight conditions. The Delhi government has assured strict action against suppliers if contamination is confirmed.
This Navratri tragedy is a grim reminder that festival celebrations must go hand-in-hand with food safety vigilance.
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