35 hospitalized by poisoned food

35 hospitalized by poisoned food

BANYUMAS, Central Java: At least 35 residents of the Rancamaya
and Panembangan villages were rushed to hospital on Monday after
eating poisoned meals during a circumcision party.

Seven of the victims are receiving intensive medical
treatment. They are Ahmad Taroji, Solekhah, Sanrakim, Muntahar,
Wadimin, Winoto and Subur.

The victims vomited but were saved after drinking coconut
water and receiving traditional medicine.

Chief of the Banyumas police precinct Lt. Col. Agus Yudhanto
said the police were investigating the case. He said leftovers
from the poisoned meal were sent to the police laboratory.

Police are also examining utensils, cooking kits, raw
materials of the meals and rice taken from host Sudiro's home.
(wah)