On Sunday, a large health of Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Dhurandhar in Leh district, Ladakh, when about 120 crew members allegedly suffered from food poisoning.
The affected team members were rushed to SNM Hospital in Leh for immediate treatment.
SNM Hospital stabilizes most patients
SNM Hospital Medical Superintendent Annie told ANI, “Our doctors were called for emergency because the patient was very high. By the end of the day, we had about 120 entry. The situation was well handled, and all of them have been treated,” the Medical Superintendent at SNM Hospital told ANI.
Most patients are now discharged, while five are subject to observation. The hospital confirmed that there were no casualties.
“Some came up with severe dehydration, while others had pain in stomach, vomiting, acute gastroenteritis and headache. We got a lot of help from the district administration, and we managed to manage treatment and transfer some patients for mob management,” the official said.
The patients were part of the team that arrived for the shooting of the Bollywood project.
Food served on dhurandhar is suspected to cause diarrhea and vomiting
“This happened on the sets of the film. They were clearly arranged for food and developed diarrhea and vomiting. Food samples have been sent for examination, and the final reports are pending,” he said.
Family members of some affected crew also shared their experiences with ANI. A relative revealed that her sister, with her brother’s children and sister -in -law, was one of them.
He said, “We got a lot of help in the hospital, and doctors and nurses supported us. There were more than 100 people here.”
According to a report by India Today, Director Aditya Dhar is personally overseeing the situation and ensuring that the crew gets the best possible medical care.
While the hospital’s position is now allegedly under control, the film’s production team is yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
