Dr Vishesh Yadav, chief medical officer (CMO), said nearly 150 to 200 people came to the emergency ward complaining of vomiting.
Nearly 200 residents across northwest Delhi complained of uneasiness on Tuesday morning after consuming kuttu atta (buckwheat flour), police said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (North West) Bhisham Singh said BJRM Hospital in Jahangirpuri began receiving patients from areas including Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, and Swaroop Nagar since 6 am.
Dr Vishesh Yadav, chief medical officer (CMO), said nearly 150 to 200 people came to the emergency ward complaining of vomiting.
“All patients were stable, none required admission, and no case was serious,” Singh quoted Yadav as saying, adding that the information was being shared to avoid panic.
Police said the calls about uneasiness started around 6:10 am from Jahangirpuri. Beat staff have been sent into the neighbourhoods to make announcements on loudspeakers, cautioning shopkeepers, vendors, and residents about the quality of flour being sold.
“Local shopkeepers are being sensitised. The matter has also been taken up with the Food Department,” an officer said.
Kuttu atta, made from buckwheat, is widely consumed during the ongoing Navratri fasting period. Authorities said they were waiting for reports from food safety teams to confirm whether the flour was contaminated or adulterated.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to be cautious while buying kuttu atta and report any complaints to the local authorities.
The incident has raised concerns about food safety in northwest Delhi. Authorities are working to ensure the safety of the flour sold in local markets. Quick action by police and hospital staff helped prevent a major health crisis.
