LAHORE: More than 360 guests fell sick after eating food at a wedding in Lahore’s Khayaban-e-Amin area. Over 200 people suffered from food poisoning and were taken to different hospitals. Some patients are in critical condition.
The wedding was held at a private marquee in Satto Katla. Many guests felt unwell after eating the food. The affected people were shifted to hospitals in Lahore, Kasur, and Narowal, where they are receiving treatment.
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Patients in hospitals:
- Over 9 patients in critical condition at General Hospital Lahore
- 27 under treatment at Raiwind Indus Hospital
- 7 in serious condition at University of Lahore Hospital
- More than 10 admitted to DHQ Hospital Kasur
- 31 patients receiving treatment at government and private hospitals in Narowal.
The groom, Sarfaraz, blamed the marquee management for serving low-quality food, which caused many guests to fall sick. He has filed a legal complaint against the management. Local authorities have started an investigation and promised strict action against those responsible.
