Tripura, 04 Nov 2026: At least 14 people, including women and children, reportedly fell ill after consuming biryani and meat at a meeting organised by the Cluster Level Federation (CLF) at the Town Hall in Dasda under Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura district.
According to reports, several women and their family members began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and fever after consuming the food served at the programme. Several affected individuals were subsequently taken to Dasda Hospital for medical attention.
One of the affected women reportedly said that she experienced repeated vomiting throughout the night, around 10 to 12 times, and that her children also fell ill after eating the food. She is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Speaking about the incident, a doctor at Dasda Hospital said that around six to seven patients initially arrived at the hospital at approximately 8:30–9:00 PM, complaining of vomiting and abdominal pain after eating biryani.
The patients were provided with primary medical treatment, following which some recovered and returned home. However, five patients remained admitted at the hospital as of the latest update.
The doctor confirmed that the condition of the admitted patients was stable and that they were receiving treatment, including saline and medication. They would be discharged after recovery.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised over the quality and safety of the food served at the programme. Locals have called for a proper investigation and food quality testing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
The exact cause of the reported food poisoning is yet to be officially established.
