Hyderabad, June 5 -- In the wake of over 90 patients falling ill due to suspected food poisoning at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Erragadda, Hyderabad, the Telangana government has taken swift action and has terminated the diet contract.

On Tuesday morning one patient died, and 92 others were affected due to suspected food poisoining. Of these 18 were shifted to Osmania General Hospital for better care, according to the Superintendent of IMH.

The Superintendent of IMH has issued an order terminating the services of diet contractor G Jaipal Reddy, citing "gross negligence" and a "serious breach of contract." The incident occurred on June 2 when patients consumed contaminated food, leading to acute gastroenteritis cases, authori...