Dozens Fall Ill After Consuming 'Prasad' at Ludhiana Religious Event; Investigation Underway

Around 40 to 50 people, including women, children, and seniors, fell ill after consuming 'prasad'—specifically 'gajar ka halwa'—at a religious event in Ludhiana's Ayali Kalan area on Makar Sankranti. Symptoms included vomiting and loose motions, leading to hospitalizations, with 36 admitted to Raghunath Hospital. Health officials have collected food samples for testing, and police have detained one person involved in preparing the 'prasad' as investigations continue. Patients are reported to be stable and recovering.