Many people’s mouths water at the mere sight of gupchup (panipuri). With its tangy, spicy water, this snack is a favorite for almost everyone. But have you ever stopped to consider where it is prepared, or how harmful it might be to your health? Despite numerous reports highlighting these risks, people often give in to temptation and eat it anyway. Now, a new incident has come to light—one that will surely make you think twice and check carefully before consuming such food. More than 150 people from a village have been hospitalized after eating gupchup sold on the roadside. This incident has been reported from the Siddharthnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
According to the information received, this unfortunate incident took place in the villages of Kallakhor and Pedari. Villagers ate gupchup (panipuri) from a street vendor’s cart. Everyone enjoyed it, and no one experienced any issues at the time. However, later that night, those who had consumed the gupchup suddenly began vomiting. News of the incident spread quickly through the area, and everyone rushed to the hospital—a situation that has caused widespread alarm in the locality.
Given the high number of people falling ill, the local administration and the health department were immediately notified. More than 25 individuals, who were in critical condition, have been admitted to a medical college and a local health center. According to the doctors, the patients—who are suffering from food poisoning—are currently out of danger and are undergoing treatment. Read this too: Priyanka Chopra Diwali Celebration: Priyanka celebrates Diwali with family in America; photos go viral
