Third Death in Chhindwara Food Poisoning Tragedy: 27-Year-Old Khushbu Dies

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh:
A shocking food poisoning incident in Junnardeo, Chhindwara has claimed its third life, raising fears across the region. On Wednesday morning, 27-year-old Khushbu succumbed to multiple organ failure while undergoing treatment in Nagpur, following the deaths of PHE guard Dashru Yaduvanshi (53) and elderly Sundarlal Kathuria (72). One woman from the same incident remains in critical condition.

The Deadly Sweet Package
The tragedy began when an unclaimed bag of sweets was left at a local hotel. Dashru Yaduvanshi reportedly retrieved sweets from the bag and shared them with Sundarlal, his wife Santoshi Bai, and granddaughter Khushbu. Soon after consuming the sweets, all four began experiencing severe vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness, and were rushed to the hospital.

Deaths Occurred One by One

• January 11: Dashru Yaduvanshi died during treatment.
• Tuesday: Sundarlal Kathuria passed away.
• Wednesday: Khushbu died in Nagpur.
  Only Santoshi Bai remains alive, though her condition is serious.

Family Suspects Foul Play
Khushbu’s sister, Muskaan Khare, told reporters that the family had ongoing disputes with her in-laws, which is why Khushbu had been living at her parental home for the past month. The family suspects that the sweets may have been deliberately left to harm them.

Police Investigation Underway
Junnardeo Police Station In-Charge Rakesh Baghel confirmed that investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the hotel and surrounding areas to identify the individual who left the sweets. Authorities say the case will be resolved once sufficient evidence is collected.

Medical Analysis Pending
Block Medical Officer Dr. Suresh Nagwanshi stated that confirmation of the exact cause of death will be possible only after the food samples and post-mortem reports of the three deceased are analyzed. While preliminary investigations suggest food poisoning, authorities are also checking whether any toxic substances were deliberately added to the sweets.

Public Fear Grows
The incident has created panic in Junnardeo, with residents cautious about consuming food left in public spaces. Locals demand a strict punishment if foul play is confirmed. All eyes are now on the ongoing police investigation and forthcoming medical reports.