13 madrassa students among 15 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in J&K's Poonch

Poonch, Jan 07: In a concerning incident, 13 madrassa students and two teachers (molvis) were reportedly affected by suspected food poisoning in the Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir, officials said.

Quoting officials, the news agency JKNS reported that the individuals experienced symptoms and were promptly taken to Mendhar hospital for treatment.

As per initial reports, thirteen students and two molvis were affected, the officials said.

The hospital authorities have assured that the patients are receiving necessary care and are under observation.

Block Medical Officer (BMO) Mendhar, Dr Ashfaq told JKNS that all the students and moulvis are undergoing treatment, and their condition is said to be stable.

Meanwhile, the cause of the suspected food poisoning remains under investigation, and more details are awaited.