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11 feared dead, 130 others recovering from suspected food poisoning at Indian temple ceremony

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11 feared dead, 130 others recovering from suspected food poisoning at Indian temple ceremony

No less than 11 people have been reported dead and 130 others said to be recovering after eating contaminated vegetable and rice while celebrating the construction of a new Hindu temple.

Reports say three suspects have been arrested by local police following the death of the victims in southern India.

According to police officer Musharraf, the Hindu devotees ate contaminated cooked vegetables and rice on Friday.

They immediately started vomiting, complained of severe stomach pain and were taken to nearby hospitals.

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“They were giving us some offerings at the temple. It had a weird smell. When we asked what that was, they told us it is because of leaves in the offering,” said Murege Swamy, who attended the temple ceremony.

“As soon as we ate that, me and my friends felt a sharp pain in our stomachs and started puking,” Swamy said.

Musharaff also added that three members of the temple’s management have been arrested and samples of the food sent for chemical analysis.

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