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5 Members of Same Family Fall Ill After Eating Watermelon in Belonia
TIWN July 15, 2025
TIWN July 15, 2025

PHOTO : 5 Members of Same Family Fall Ill After Eating Watermelon in Belonia. TIWN Photo.
Belonia, July 15 (TIWN): A family of five in Belonia's Netaji Palli area fell ill after consuming watermelon purchased from the Belonia Bankar market. The affected family members were rushed to Belonia Sub-Divisional Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.
According to Sub-Divisional Health Officer Dr. Subrata Das, the incident occurred after the family members consumed the watermelon. While the exact cause of the illness is yet to be determined due to the absence of leftover watermelon for testing, it is suspected to be a case of food poisoning. The condition of the patients is currently stable.
The incident has sparked panic in the area, with people becoming cautious about consuming watermelon. The authorities are investigating the matter further.
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