According to eyewitnesses, the group of youths had gathered at the hotel for an evening snack and ordered chaat. Shortly after eating, they began experiencing symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and vomiting before losing consciousness. Bystanders immediately alerted nearby shopkeepers and called for medical assistance.
The unconscious youths were initially rushed to Dr. Tariq’s clinic for emergency first aid. However, due to the deteriorating condition of the patients, they were quickly referred to Bewal International Hospital for further treatment. Hospital sources confirmed that the condition of at least two of the affected individuals remains critical.
Preliminary reports suggest that food poisoning may have been the cause, possibly due to contaminated or spoiled ingredients used in the preparation of the chaat. Local authorities have sealed the hotel temporarily and collected food samples for laboratory testing.
Police and health officials have launched an investigation to determine the source of contamination and whether there was negligence on the part of the hotel management. The incident has sparked concern among locals about food safety standards in small eateries and roadside hotels in the area.