Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Minister Vows Probe Into Delhi Buckwheat Flour Poisoning
In Delhi, about 200 people got sick after eating food made with buckwheat flour during Navratri.
They felt unwell and sought treatment.
The incident happened in several areas of Northwest Delhi.
The Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said there would be an investigation.
The government has a zero-tolerance approach to food safety violations.
Medical teams provided care.
The minister is concerned about people who prioritize profit over public health.
Around 200 people fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour in Delhi.
The incident occurred in northwest Delhi during Navratri fasting.
Food Processing Industries Minister assured a thorough investigation.
Affected residents sought treatment at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital.
Minister criticized those prioritizing profit over public health.
- Who
- Delhi residents
- What
- Fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour
- When
- Early Tuesday
- Where
- Northwest Delhi
- Why
- Consumption of contaminated buckwheat flour
Consumers
Vendors/Suppliers
Health Concern
Consumers
Consumers experienced food poisoning and illness.
Vendors/Suppliers
Vendors/Suppliers may be responsible for providing the contaminated buckwheat flour.
Investigation
Consumers
Consumers expect a thorough investigation.
Vendors/Suppliers
Vendors/Suppliers may be subject of government investigation.
- Incident Type
- Food Poisoning
- Affected People
- Around 200
- Cause
- Buckwheat Flour (kuttu ka atta) Consumption
- Symptoms
- Uneasiness
- Areas Affected
- Northwest Delhi (Jahangirpuri, Mahendra Park, Samaypur, Bhalswa Dairy, Lal Bagh, Swaroop Nagar)
- Ministry Involvement
- Food Processing Industries
- Minister's Response
- Investigation and Zero-Tolerance Policy
- Hospital
- Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital
Sources
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