Three of family die, two hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Raichur
Raichur (PTI): Three members of a family died and two others are undergoing treatment following suspected food poisoning in Raichur district, police said on Tuesday.
The deceased have been identified as Ramesh (38), and his daughters Nagamma (8) and Deepa (6).
His wife, Padma, and two other children have been admitted to the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), where they are currently receiving treatment.
The incident occurred in K Timmapur village of Sirwar taluk on Monday night.
According to family members, the six had consumed a dinner of brinjal curry, roti, rice, and sambar. The brinjal used in the curry was harvested from their own farm.
Relatives said pesticide had been sprayed on the crop just three days earlier and suspect this could have led to the poisoning.
Shortly after the dinner, all six began showing symptoms and were rushed to hospital. Despite efforts by doctors, three of them could not be saved.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death.
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JK: Fire breaks out in commercial building near Lal Chowk, 19 gas cylinders recovered
Srinagar (PTI): A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it could spread in the congested business hub, officials said.
They said firefighters recovered 19 gas cylinders during the operation and there were no casualties in the incident.
Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Aqib Mir, said, "The fire originated from the attic portion of the building, which houses the kitchen of a restaurant. The cause of the fire is being ascertained."
"The attic was severely damaged. There were no casualties," he said.
The firefighters managed to contain the damage by swiftly dousing the blaze using a hydraulic platform, Mir said.
During the firefighting operation, 19 gas cylinders were recovered from the spot, he said.
"We have informed the concerned police station," he added.
Mir appealed to people not to store combustible substances at home or commercial places.
