After the consumption of contaminated kuttu flour during Navratri fasts, over 100 people have fallen ill, with several in critical condition. The administration has launched a massive crackdown, sealing multiple shops and warehouses in Saharanpur and Dehradun. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the hospital to meet the patients and directed strict action against those responsible.
Source of Contaminated Flour Identified
Investigations revealed that the contaminated flour was supplied by a trader from Saharanpur and distributed in Dehradun through a business in Vikasnagar. The primary warehouse, located in Mehuwala, has been sealed. Police have detained the owner of Laxmi Trading, Sheeshpal Singh Chauhan, for questioning. Further investigations revealed that the flour was processed at Vikas Goyal’s mill in Saharanpur, which sourced it from Govind Sahay Shankar Lal Firm.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh confirmed that cases have been filed against the supplier, the mill owner, and the Vikasnagar trader. Police are also coordinating with Saharanpur authorities to investigate further.
Shops and Warehouses Sealed
Authorities sealed the primary warehouse in Mehuwala and destroyed all contaminated flour. Additionally, flour from 30 shops across the city has been seized and destroyed in the presence of administrative officials.
Shops from Which Contaminated Flour Was Seized
- Pant Departmental Store, Indresh Road, Patel Nagar
- Agarwal Traders, Dipnagar
- Mahalaxmi Traders, Motarowala, Nehru Colony
- Kohli Traders, Darshani Gate, Jhanda Bazaar
- Kanishk Store, Chandrabani, Patel Nagar
- Sumit Store, Banjarawala, Patel Nagar
- Ambe Enterprises, Near Miyanwala Flyover, Nehru Colony
- Bhagwati Traders, Miyanwala
- Negi Store, Rajiv Nagar, Nehru Colony
- Gyanchand Store, Old Rajpur
- Dwarika Store, Patel Nagar
- Singhal Store, Nalapani
- Rana Store, Vikasnagar
- Sanjay Store, Karanpur, Dalanwala
- Sharma Store, Raipur
- Gaurav Provision Store, Doiwala
- Anju Dairy, Near Vidhan Sabha, Nehru Colony
- Grocery Store, Near Panchayati Mandir, Lower Rajiv Nagar, Nehru Colony
- Sumit Store, Near Durga Mandir, Banjarawala
- Mehta Store, Bhauwala, Selakui
- Lakhma Store, Mehuwala Mafi, Patel Nagar
- Agarwal Traders, Kedarpuram, MDDDA Colony, Dalanwala
- Goyal Store, Dipnagar, Nehru Colony
- Gulshan General & Pooja Store, Prem Nagar
- MJ Provision Store, Chandrabani Road, Patel Nagar
- Mittal Traders, Khalanga Chowk, Raipur
- Nautiyal Grocery Store, Near Mansi Bridge, Raipur
- Sunil Tomar’s Store, Chakshah Nagar, Nehru Colony
- KK Agarwal’s Store, Dipnagar, Nehru Colony
- Pant Departmental Store, Indresh Road, Patel Nagar
Some Shopkeepers Among the Victims
Some Shopkeepers Among the VictimsDuring the investigation, it was found that several shopkeepers also consumed food made from the contaminated flour and fell ill. Their shops were shut down, and they were given strict warnings against further sale of kuttu flour.
Chief Minister Dhami, during his visit to Coronation Hospital, assured that all necessary medical facilities would be provided to the victims. He instructed officials to ensure adequate bed availability and timely treatment for the affected individuals. “No patient should face inconvenience. Immediate action must be taken to punish those responsible,” he said.
The state government has directed the health department to remain on high alert and provide necessary assistance to the affected families. The Chief Minister emphasized that those found guilty of negligence or malpractice will face stringent punishment.
