Assam: 18 Fall Ill After a Food Poisoning Incident in Nagaon

NAGAON: At least 18 people fell severely ill on Tuesday after a food poisoning incident in Nagaon, Assam, as per reports. The incident occurred at the Anjukpani village under the Kaliabor subdivision in Nagaon.

According to reports, the affected individuals were primarily road construction workers who had consumed wild colocasia (taro) locally known as 'kosu’ while working in the area, causing food poisoning. The workers were rushed to the Nagaon Medical College and Hospital for immediate treatment.

Further investigation is underway to confirm the exact cause of the incident. Meanwhile, health officials are monitoring the situation closely as treatment continues for those affected.

Earlier this month, several students of a boy’s hostel at the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh reportedly fell ill due to suspected food poisoning.

The incident occurred at the 225-bed hostel of the medical college. As per sources, initially, one student complained of loose stool and stomach pain, followed by vomiting and gas-related symptoms in seven other students. The affected students sought medical attention at the college's casualty unit after experiencing the symptoms.

According to the AMCH authorities, although food poisoning was not immediately confirmed, the situation depended on whether the students' health deteriorated further. The students had reportedly consumed fried potatoes the previous night before falling ill.

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