Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- The workers, none of them local residents, were engaged in the shooting of an upcoming film when several of them suddenly developed severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and headache. They were immediately rushed to the SNM Hospital in Leh, where doctors declared it a case of mass food poisoning.

An official said that nearly 600 people had meals at the location before the incident occurred. "Food samples have been collected for detailed analysis to identify the cause," the official added.

Hospital authorities said the situation was brought under control after an urgent mobilisation of staff from all departments.

"We managed the influx of patients effectively. The police also stepped in to regulate the overcrowded emerge...