Over 200 Villagers Fall Ill after Consuming Ram Navami Prasada

Bettenahalli More than 200 villagers reportedly fell ill after consuming food distributed during Sri Ram Navami celebrations in Bettenahalli village under Jalige Gram Panchayat in Devanahalli taluk, raising concerns over food safety during large community events. The incident occurred in Bettenahalli village, where annaprasada (community meal) was organized as part of the Sri Ram Navami festivities. A large number of villagers had gathered to participate in the celebrations and consume the prasada offered during the religious event. Shortly after consuming the food, several people began experiencing symptoms of illness, including nausea, vomiting, and general discomfort. As the number of affected individuals increased rapidly, panic spread across the village. According to initial reports, over 200 villagers were impacted by the suspected food contamination.