CHIRAYINKEEZHU: Around 10 people in Chirayinkeezhu gram panchayat office, including president P Murali, suffered food poisoning. They got food poisoning from the food served during the farewell ceremony of a sweeper, who retired from the panchayat. In addition to the president, secretary, assistant secretary have also suffered physical discomforts.

Fried rice, chicken and ice cream were served as part of the party at the panchayat office, last day. The next day, many people sought treatment in a hospital due to physical ailments, diarrhea and vomiting. Around 65 people had eaten food at the party. None of those discharged from the hospital are in critical condition. The health department officials have conducted an inspection.