Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
India

Toxic ayurvedic syrup claims five lives in Gujarat, two critical

Darpan News Desk IANS, 30 Nov, 2023 04:10 PM
  • Toxic ayurvedic syrup claims five lives in Gujarat, two critical

Kheda (Gujarat), Nov 30 (IANS) At least five people were killed in Gujarat's Kheda district, while two others are battling for their lives, after consuming a toxic ayurvedic syrup.

The syrup 'Kalmeghasav - Asava Arishta', reportedly contained lethal methyl alcohol and was sold over the counter in Bilodara village near Nadiad town.

Medical examinations have ruled out any (ethyl) alcohol consumption in the deceased.

"The presence of methyl alcohol in a blood sample from one of the villagers has been confirmed," an offcial said.

Police have detained three individuals, including the store owner, for intensive questioning while the authorities are awaiting recommendations from the Food and Drug Control Administration.

"Our initial findings indicate that methyl alcohol, a highly toxic substance, was mistakenly used in place of ethyl alcohol in the syrup," Gujarat Minister and government spokesperson, Rishikesh Patel said, noting methyl alcohol consumption, which can lead to severe health complications, including blindness and death.

Director General of Police, Vikas Sahay said that an inquiry into two other deaths is ongoing to ascertain their connection to the syrup consumption.

As per officials, efforts were made to track down all 55 customers who purchased the syrup from the implicated store, while the store owner was grilled and all possible angles to the tragic incident were being explored, including alternative causes of death.

Patel, the production of such beverages is strictly regulated under the Cosmetics Act, and no current permissions exist for manufacturing within Gujarat. This suggests the syrup might have been sourced from outside the state.

MORE India ARTICLES

G20’s commitment to green and sustainable growth: A milestone for environmental prosperity

G20’s commitment to green and sustainable growth: A milestone for environmental prosperity
The two-day G20 policy workshop on the Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy, held in New Delhi, marked a pivotal moment in environmental progress. It was organised by NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IDRC and GDN, the workshop brought together over 40 global experts from diverse fields.

G20’s commitment to green and sustainable growth: A milestone for environmental prosperity

Int'l arms trafficking network 'used' by Lawrence Bishnoi gang busted, 3 arrested

Int'l arms trafficking network 'used' by Lawrence Bishnoi gang busted, 3 arrested
The Special cell of Delhi Police has recovered 12 semi-automatic pistols, including Zigana, Beretta, and Slovakian pistols, Nepal currency, a SIM card from Nepal, and a specialised iron box used for trafficking guns from the possession of the accused.  

Int'l arms trafficking network 'used' by Lawrence Bishnoi gang busted, 3 arrested

Punjab CM hands over cheques to 25,000 beneficiaries for construction of houses

Punjab CM hands over cheques to 25,000 beneficiaries for construction of houses
Addressing the gathering at the state-level function after handing over the cheques, he said the state government is duty bound to ensure well-being of every strata of society, especially of the weaker and underprivileged sections.

Punjab CM hands over cheques to 25,000 beneficiaries for construction of houses

Vehicle thieves gang busted, 25 stolen luxury cars worth over Rs 13 cr seized

Vehicle thieves gang busted, 25 stolen luxury cars worth over Rs 13 cr seized
Police have also recovered 16 tampered engines, eight fake number plates, and six forged registration certificates from the possession of the accused during multiple raids in various parts of Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, spanning over the last two and half months.    

Vehicle thieves gang busted, 25 stolen luxury cars worth over Rs 13 cr seized

UGC declares 20 universities, including 8 in Delhi, as fake, cautions students to verify institutes

UGC declares 20 universities, including 8 in Delhi, as fake, cautions students to verify institutes
The UGC had declared 21 universities as fake. The UGC stated that these institutions are not authorised to grant any degrees to students and alerted the students as well against taking admission in these institutions.

UGC declares 20 universities, including 8 in Delhi, as fake, cautions students to verify institutes

Delhi: 18 held in fake call centre swindle targeting US citizens

Delhi: 18 held in fake call centre swindle targeting US citizens
According to Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ravindra Singh Yadav, specific information was received about an illegal international call centre operating in the Vasant Kunj area of south-west Delhi. The call centre targeted US citizens, deceiving them under the pretense of providing technical support on behalf of Microsoft IC.  

Delhi: 18 held in fake call centre swindle targeting US citizens