Kannauj Health Scare: 62 People Hospitalised After Consuming Prasad At Private Religious Gathering
Published on: May 16, 2026, 11:36 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Sixty-two people fell ill in Kannauj after consuming prasad (panchamrit and panjiri) during a Satyanarayan Katha at a private home in Simuapur village. Patients developed symptoms overnight and were taken to hospital. Fourteen critical cases were referred to Tirwa Medical College. Officials visited and ensured treatment; most patients stable.
