Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Biryani Leads to Death, Illness; Poisoning Suspected
A law clerk died and a revenue officer became very sick after eating biryani at a party.
The party was organized by law clerks after office closure.
The families of the victims believe that they were poisoned because they opposed some things happening at work.
Police are investigating the incident and have taken food samples to test.
The local police chief also did not eat the biryani.
Doctors are trying to find out what made them sick.
A law clerk died after consuming biryani at a party in Kalna, India.
A revenue officer became critically ill after the same meal.
The families suspect foul play and possible poisoning.
Food samples have been collected for examination.
Police are investigating the incident.
- Who
- A law clerk and revenue officer.
- What
- Died and became critically ill after eating biryani.
- When
- Shortly after a biryani party.
- Where
- Kalna, India.
- Why
- Under investigation, with suspicions of poisoning.
Victim Families
Authorities/BLLRO
Cause of Illness
Victim Families
Believe poisoning was the cause.
Authorities/BLLRO
Await the outcome of the police investigation.
Motive
Victim Families
Victims were targeted for opposing corrupt practices.
Authorities/BLLRO
Deny any allegations of wrongdoing.
- Victims
- Law clerk Sumanta Mallik (deceased) and revenue officer Kuntal Maji (critical).
- Location
- Kalna, India
- Incident
- Illness and death after consuming biryani.
- Investigation
- Ongoing police investigation, food samples collected.
- Hospital
- Kalna Superspecialty Hospital, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital (BMCH)