<p>At least 200 people were taken ill due to food poisoning after consuming ‘prasad’ at a religious function in Hojai district of Assam, officials said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Some of the patients have been admitted to hospital in Hojai and Nagaon towns, they said.</p>.<p>Over 200 people, including women and children, had consumed ‘prasad’ (religious offering) and other eatables at the event in Ward 7 of Lanka town on Tuesday, the officials said.</p>.<p>All of them complained of fever and vomiting from Wednesday.</p>.<p>"Some people went to Hojai and Nagaon for better treatment in private hospitals. So far, no one has been seriously ill and we are monitoring the situation," an official said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>At least 200 people were taken ill due to food poisoning after consuming ‘prasad’ at a religious function in Hojai district of Assam, officials said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Some of the patients have been admitted to hospital in Hojai and Nagaon towns, they said.</p>.<p>Over 200 people, including women and children, had consumed ‘prasad’ (religious offering) and other eatables at the event in Ward 7 of Lanka town on Tuesday, the officials said.</p>.<p>All of them complained of fever and vomiting from Wednesday.</p>.<p>"Some people went to Hojai and Nagaon for better treatment in private hospitals. So far, no one has been seriously ill and we are monitoring the situation," an official said.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>