Gujarat Mass Food Poisoning At Wedding: 400+ Guests Sick In Dahod

More than 400 guests reportedly fell sick after eating at a wedding in Abhlod village in Gujarat's Dahod district, triggering panic and emergency medical response. In a separate wedding event in Uttarakhand's Tehri district, around three dozen people also suffered suspected food poisoning, officials said.

Health teams in both states are investigating possible contamination in food served at the ceremonies. Many patients were taken to nearby hospitals with complaints that included vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, dizziness and nausea, which appeared within hours of the wedding functions.

Food poisoning at Dahod wedding

The larger incident occurred in Abhlod village, where over 400 attendees reportedly became unwell after the feast. Local health officials said several guests required hospital care, while others received treatment in the village. Medical teams were deployed to control the situation and to prevent any wider health impact.

Authorities in Dahod district started a formal inquiry to trace the precise source of illness. Officials are examining how the food was prepared, stored and served at the wedding. Investigators are also checking whether a particular dish or ingredient may have affected most of the guests.

Food poisoning at Tehri wedding

Earlier, a wedding function at a banquet hall in the Badshahithaul region of Tehri district left about 35 people sick, according to officials. Those affected were mostly women and children from Dharsal and Jugad villages, who began showing symptoms soon after the ceremony.

Health authorities in Tehri said patients reached the district hospital in several batches. Fifteen people were admitted on Wednesday, followed by another 20 on Thursday morning. Medical staff treated some on arrival and discharged them after initial care, while others stayed admitted for observation.

Dr. Amit Rai, Chief Medical Superintendent, stated that all patients in Tehri were stable under close monitoring. The Food Safety Department collected samples of items such as flour, pulses, gram flour and noodles for laboratory tests. Results are expected to help officials understand what caused the suspected food poisoning at both wedding events.