CRPF has ordered probe into the disturbing development of 400 jawans ending up in the hospital due to food poisoning in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
The sample of meal has been taken to further scrutiny. Jawans were admitted to various hospitals in the city following complaints of diarrhoea and vomiting after consuming food on Saturday.
Initial investigations suggested that the jawans fell ill after consuming fish curry. 109 jawans are under observation at Trivandrum Medical College Hospital.
At least 400 CRPF jawans posted at Pallipuram in hiruvananthapuram fell ill due to suspected food poisoning yesterday evening. While nearly 200 jawans have been admitted to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital, the rest are been undergoing treatment at various other hospitals following complaints of upset stomach and vomiting after consuming food.
Talking to media, Medical College superintendent said the situation is not alarming. State Health Minister K K Shylaja visited them at the hospital last night.
109 jawans are under observation at Trivandrum Medical College Hospital. State Health Minister K K Shylaja visited them at the hospital. –