A 33-year-old woman, Reshma Begum, tragically lost her life after eating momos from a street vendor in Hyderabad. Her two daughters, aged 12 and 14, also fell ill and are currently undergoing treatment.
Hyderabad woman dies, 15 others fall sick after eating momo from the same vendor
On Friday, Reshma Begum, a single mother, purchased momos for herself and her daughters from a vendor in Khairatabad. Shortly after eating the food, they began experiencing symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. While her daughters are now in treatment, Reshma’s condition worsened, and she passed away on Sunday morning.
Others Affected by Food Poisoning
In addition to Reshma Begum’s family, at least 15 others reported similar symptoms after consuming momos from the same vendor at various locations within the Banjara Hills area.
Investigation and Vendor’s Status
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and police have tracked down the vendor, who was found to be operating without a food license. Samples from the stall have been sent to a state laboratory for further analysis, and the vendor’s business has been temporarily shut down pending results.
Police Action
Banjara Hills Police have registered a case and detained individuals associated with the vendor stall, identified as ‘Delhi Momos,’ located in Chintal Basti. Six men from Bihar reportedly set up this stall three months ago. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the contamination.
Local Reactions
Witnesses reported that Reshma showed symptoms of food poisoning an hour after consuming the momos. A bystander shared that she died around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, as reported by India Today.
Conclusion
Reshma’s body has been buried, and authorities are working to determine the exact cause of death. This tragic incident has raised concerns about food safety regulations, and GHMC officials have called for stricter inspections of unlicensed street vendors to prevent further incidents.