Roasted Chana From Street Vendor Turns Fatal For Bulandshahr Family; 3 Dead, 1 Critical
On Tuesday, Novemeber 26, the family’s daughter-in-law, Jogendra, also passed away after being hospitalised for treatment.
A tragic incident unfolded in Mohammadpur Barwala village, located in the Narsena police jurisdiction of Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, where three family members died after allegedly consuming roasted ‘chana‘ purchased from a single street vendor.
The incident began on the evening of November 24, when the family members, including 50-year-old Kalua Singh, his 8-year-old grandson Lavish, and other relatives, purchased roasted ‘chana‘ from a vendor in the market. Later that evening, they had a regular meal at home. However, tragedy struck on the morning of November 25 when Kalua Singh and his young grandson, Lavish, were found dead. Their condition had deteriorated overnight, and they succumbed by the following day.
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On Tuesday, Novemeber 26, the family’s daughter-in-law, Jogendra, also passed away after being hospitalised for treatment. The tragic deaths have raised serious concerns, as the remaining family members, including a young girl, are still receiving medical attention.
Senior police officers including Bulandshahr SSP, Shlok Kumar, launched a full investigation into the cause of these deaths. According to SSP Kumar, initial reports suggested that the four family members fell ill after consuming the roasted gram, and the cause of their illness and subsequent deaths will be determined following autopsies.
A postmortem examination was conducted on the body of the deceased woman, Jogendra, on Tuesday, and the results are expected to provide crucial information regarding the cause of death. Kalua Singh and Lavish were cremated without an autopsy on Monday. However, authorities are still waiting for the final reports to clarify any links between the deaths and the food consumed.
Food Safety Officer Vineet Kumar confirmed that samples of the roasted gram and other food items consumed by the family were being sent to the laboratory for testing. If any contamination or harmful substances were detected, the authorities will take appropriate legal action against the vendor. The Food Safety Department is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that food safety standards are upheld.
As investigations continue, local residents have been urged to exercise caution when purchasing food from street vendors.
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