Dibrugarh: At least 138 people have taken ill after consuming prasad at a religious ceremony in Teliyabari village of Majuli district. The event was held on Saturday.It is suspected to be a case of food poisoning.Following the onset of symptoms on Sunday, the affected people were taken to Pitambar Deva Goswami Hospital at Garmur for treatment and most of the patients are reportedly recovering.Majuli MLA Bhuban Gam on Monday visited Pitambar Deva Goswami Hospital along with Majuli district commissioner Ratul Chandra Pathak and took stock of the condition of the patients. “I discussed the overall environment of the hospital and the progress of medical services being provided to those affected. I directed that all necessary measures be taken to ensure that every affected person receives proper treatment,” the MLA said.Authorities will examine the food served during the ceremony and conduct necessary tests to determine whether contamination was responsible. “Since a large number of people fell ill after consuming the prasad, food poisoning is suspected. However, the exact cause can be confirmed only after the food samples are tested and the investigation is over,” an official said.
