12 Hospitalized, 4 Critical After Consuming Milad Sweets on Shab-e-Barat

Local Correspondent

Twelve worshippers fell ill after consuming sweets (chomchom) at a milad gathering following Shab-e-Barat prayers at the Baharpur Westpara Jame Mosque in Baliakandi Upazila, Rajbari. Four of the victims, in critical condition, were transferred to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, while the remaining eight are receiving treatment at Rajbari Sadar Hospital.

The incident occurred around 11 PM on February 14, as confirmed by Baliakandi Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jamal Uddin.

The affected individuals include Delwar Hossain, Mahim, Mustafizur, Morsalin, Sohan, Rimon, Shihab, Arif, Mintu, Minar, Mojam, and Saidul Islam Sohan, all residents of Baharpur Westpara village.

According to the victims and their families, the illness began immediately after consuming the sweets distributed during the milad. With the help of locals, the affected individuals were rushed to Rajbari Sadar Hospital.

Sheikh Mohammad Abdul Hannan, the superintendent of Rajbari Sadar Hospital, stated, “The illness was caused by food poisoning. Four of the patients are in critical condition and have been sent to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, but the others are out of danger.”

OC Jamal Uddin added, “Two local residents, Zillur Rahman and Abdul Khaleq, have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.”