The joy of the wedding celebration, accompanied by the sounds of shahnai, laughter, and seven marriage rites, was suddenly replaced by screams and chaos. This occurred shortly after the newlyweds and more than thirty people consumed the wedding feast. The incident took place in the eastern suburb of Bandup, where guests suddenly began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating.
The situation quickly worsened, forcing the bride and groom's parties to rush them to the hospital.
Immediately after the deterioration of health, the affected individuals were urgently transported to the Agrawal Hospital near BMC in Mulund, as well as other nearby medical facilities. Around 23:40, a commotion began in the emergency department of Agrawal Hospital due to patients arriving one after another.
According to a medical worker at Agrawal Hospital, 27 patients were admitted to the facility. Among them were 11 women, 9 men, and 7 young children. The medical worker reported that all patients received immediate first aid and were given medication. The good news is that everyone's condition is currently stable. Patients are under close observation by doctors until vomiting and dehydration are fully controlled.
The affected families, outraged that the celebration was ruined, leveled serious accusations against the catering service, claiming gross negligence and the serving of low-quality or stale food. Relatives stated that the quality of the dishes was extremely poor, putting the lives of both children and elderly people at risk.
The families strongly demanded that the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Tukaram Munde conduct an impartial investigation into the entire matter and take strict legal action against the responsible catering services. The parents believe that the licenses of such careless catering companies, which gamble with people's lives, should be immediately revoked.
The place where just a few hours ago there was an atmosphere of celebration, where people danced to drums, and the young couple dreamed of starting a new life, turned into a hospital ward where the groom and bride, in their wedding attire, received IV drips late at night.
