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26 fall ill due to suspected food poisoning on Tejas Express

Mumbai: At least 26 people aboard the Mumbai-bound Tejas Express from Goa were taken ill on Sunday after consuming food served by the Railways’ catering wing, IRCTC, the Konkan Railway said.
The passengers were headed towards Mumbai. After consuming food served by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on the Tejas Express, they complained of uneasiness, Konkan Railway Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Gupta told a news agency.
The train was stopped at the Chiplun station and all 26 people were admitted to the city’s Life Care Hospital. None of the patients was in serious condition, he said.
The Tejas Express, one of the premium trains of the Indian Railways, connects Mumbai and Karmali in Goa.
Meanwhile, IRCTC has issued a show-cause notice to the caterer of Tejas Express.
In an official communication, IRCTC assured that strict action would be taken against the contractor, if found guilty.
It further stated that the train departed at 9 am from Karmali and 230 passengers were served breakfast on board.
A group of seven passengers complained of nausea and were attended to by onboard supervisor. Meanwhile, two groups of passengers numbering 15 also complained of nausea, the statement stated. A passenger on board who is a doctor attended to them.
The train was given a out of course halt at Chiplun and passengers were attended by railway doctor, mentions the statement.
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