Two children tragically died after allegedly consuming food at a wedding function in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Friday, officials reported. The incident took place in Satyalta village, Ghordi block, on July 31.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur, Joginder Singh Jasrotia, informed ANI that the children experienced vomiting and diarrhea after eating at the wedding.
“Based on the information we have, they consumed food at a wedding function on July 31. They later complained of vomiting and diarrhea. Unfortunately, two children were brought dead,” he stated.
“Initial findings suggest that food poisoning might be the cause. A high-level inquiry has been launched to thoroughly investigate the incident,” Jasrotia added.
A team has been formed on the orders of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, with instructions to submit their report within a day.
