Guwahati, July 8: Over 80 people have fallen ill after consuming pulse prasad during a ‘nam’ (worship) programme organised by the local unit of ‘Bhagwant Sangha’ at Dekapam Shantipur village Namghar in Dhemaji district of Assam.

According to medical officer, at least six people are in serious condition. Medical teams from Dekapam PHC, Jonai and district headquarter have reached the village. Initially, food poisoning was suspected as some of them complained of stomach aches and vomiting.

At present, the affected individuals are receiving medical care at a temporary camp established at their primary school.

One seriously affected patient has been referred to Dhemaji Civil Hospital for advanced medical support.

“Medical teams from Dekapam PHC, Jonai and district headquarter have reached the village. Initially, we suspected that it was a food poisoning case. Some of them complained of stomach aches and vomiting. 6 are in serious condition,” said a Medical Officer from Dhemaji.

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