Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Twelve Family Members Unconscious in J&K’s Kupwara
Twelve people in a family in Jammu and Kashmir were found unconscious and taken to the hospital.
Doctors think it might be because they ate bad food.
The family is now getting better.
Earlier this year, there was a big problem with unsafe food in the area, and the government is trying to make sure food is safe now.
They have taken action against some shops and are planning to check food more carefully in the future.
Twelve family members found unconscious in Nowgam village, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Initial reports suggest food poisoning as the suspected cause.
The affected individuals were moved to GMC Handwara for treatment and are currently stable.
The incident occurred during the marriage season, a time when food poisoning cases are common.
J&K recently faced a major unsafe food racket, leading to a government crackdown and stricter food safety measures.
- Who
- 12 members of a family in Nowgam village, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Found unconscious, suspected food poisoning
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- Nowgam village, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Possible consumption of unsafe or stale food
- Location
- Nowgam village, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Number of Affected
- 12
- Suspected Cause
- Food poisoning
- Current Condition
- Stable and responding to treatment
- Recent Food Safety Issue
- Major unsafe food racket in mid-2023
- Seized Items
- 11,600 kg of decomposed meat, adulterated cheese, and other unhygienic products
- Government Action
- Crackdown, raids, suspensions of licenses, and plans for mandatory testing