PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 10 -- A family of eight was hospitalised on Monday night after consuming fried rice unknowingly prepared with oil contaminated with datura (Indian Thornapple), a poisonous fruit. The incident occurred as the family was getting ready to leave for Mumbai after attending a wedding ceremony.

According to reports, 58-year-old Suresh Kumar Pandey, a resident of Bhadauna village under Kandhai police station limits, lives in Mumbai with his family. They had returned to the village in Pratapgarh on November 29 to attend a wedding. On Monday night, the family had confirmed tickets on the Udyog Nagri Express for their journey back to Mumbai.

Before heading to the station, the family ate fried rice prepared at home. Soon after, all ...