Karnataka: Over 10 dead, dozens hospitalised after consuming prasad
File photo: Dozens were hospitalised after consuming prasad in Karnataka's Kamgere village.
Over 10 people lost their lives after consuming prasad in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka on Friday. According to reports, as many as 72 people were hospitalised with nearly 12 critically ill, news agency ANI reported.
The government of Karnataka has announced Rs 5 Lakh ex gratia to the next of kin of the deceased. Medical treatment of others will be taken care of by the state, the government announced.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy described the incident as unfortunate stating that, "there is an unfortunate food poisoning incident in Kamgere village. Principal Secretary and the commissioner has instructed DHOs Mandya and Mysore to provide help to Chamrajnagar health administration."
"The concerned program officer is monitoring calls at 108 call centre and coordinating services of ambulances. Commissioner has instructed ADC Mysore to provide services of private ALP ambulances. 2 senior officers are on way from state HQ to coordinate and supervise activities," Kumaraswamy added.