Kannauj, August 16: A 4-year-old boy and two infants died and 35 others were taken ill after allegedly consuming sweets distributed during Independence Day celebrations here, police said today.
Akash (4), Sugam (9 months) and another unidentified infant died after consuming ‘boondi’ at a function held at a school in Paindabad village here yesterday, Chief Medical Officer R C Agarawal said.
Those who took ill were admitted to hospital where their condition was stated to be stable.
District Magistrate Govind Raju N S visited the village and took stock of the situation.
—Agencies