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Mirzapur: 21 admitted after consuming 'poisonous' tea at a tea stall
At least 21 people fell ill after consuming poisonous tea from a tea stall in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district.
Mirzapur: At least 21 people fell ill after consuming poisonous tea from a tea stall in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district.
The sick were immediately admitted to Aurora Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment.
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Three out of the 21 patients are reportedly in a serious condition and have been referred to Varanasi Trauma Centre for further treatment.
It is alleged that earlier a week ago, around 27 people fell sick consuming tea from the same tea stall. Police from Aurora Police department immediately transferred these victims to the nearest hospital.
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The incident took place on Sunday at a tea stall owned by Ramasheesh. The shop owner is said to have escaped from the spot. (ANI)