More than 100 people were hospitalised on Tuesday after they had food at an engagement ceremony in Giridharanahalli in Madhugiri taluk of Tumakuru district. District Health Officer Shashikala told The Hindu that “In the evening, after eating the food that was prepared in the morning people complained of stomach ache and vomiting.”
They were admitted to three hospitals. While 30 were sent to Madhugiri taluk hospital, 10 were admitted in Tumakuru district government hospital and 70 in Thovinakere PHC. Dr. Shashikala said all of them are out of danger. The district surveillance officer has been sent to Giridharanahalli to collect food samples.