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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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
