One killed, 5 fall sick after consuming contaminated food

Guntur: A construction worker died and five others fell ill after they reportedly consumed contaminated food at Nekkallu village under Thullur mandal in Guntur district on Friday.

According to sources, Samarat (25), who was doing centering works for a sub-contractor, consumed fish along with other workers on January 31. Since then they have been suffering from stomach pain. They approached a local doctor for treatment. As their condition turned serious, they have been shifted to the GGH in Guntur city on Thursday night.

Samarat who belonged to West Bengal died while undergoing treatment on Friday morning. His body has been shifted to the mortuary for post-mortem. 

Another worker Bola is undergoing treatment in the ICU. Four other workers were sent home after first aid. GGH Superintendent Dr Raju Naidu said, "Exact cause for Samarat death will be out after the investigation. We have discharged four workers after giving first aid."