5 dead after suspected consumption of contaminated ayurvedic syrup in Gujarat

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5 dead after suspected consumption of contaminated ayurvedic syrup in Gujarat

Thursday, 30 November 2023 | PTI | Nadiad

5 dead after suspected consumption of contaminated ayurvedic syrup in Gujarat

At least five persons have died and two hospitalised over the last two days after suspected consumption of a contaminated ayurvedic syrup containing methyl alcohol in Gujarat's Kheda district, police said on Thursday.

Preliminary probe revealed that the ayurvedic syrup, branded as 'Kalmeghasav - Asava Arishta', was sold over the counter to nearly 50 people by a shopkeeper in Bilodara village near Nadiad town of Kheda district.

"Blood sample report of a villager confirmed that methyl alcohol was added to the syrup before it was sold," Kheda Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gadhiya said.

"While five persons have lost their lives after consuming the syrup during the last two days, two are still under treatment. We have detained three persons, including the shopkeeper, for further questioning," he said.

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