Anantnag, Nov 1 : Five individuals from Srinagar on Friday evening were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning in laripora pahalgam area of South Kashmir Anantnag district on Friday.
An official told News Vibes of India (NVI) that five people staying at Bakshi Lodge in Laripora, Pahalgam, fell seriously ill after suspected food poisoning and were admitted to the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) in Pahalgam.
He said that doctors later referred them to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for further treatment due to their deteriorating condition.
The affected persons have been identified as Arfat Ahmad, son of Mohammad Ramzan; Tawheed Ahmad, son of Bashir Ahmad; Inaam, son of Mohammad Shafi; Burhan, son of Bashir Ahmad; and Owais, son of Abdul Rashid — all residents of Srinagar.
“We are currently investigating the source of the food poisoning,” the official added. (News Vibes of India)
