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Defence
84 BSF personnel hospitalized in Manipur after suspected food poisoning
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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Eighty‑four members of the Border Security Force have been admitted to a hospital in Manipur after falling ill from suspected food poisoning, officials said.
Eighty‑four Border Security Force personnel were taken to a medical facility in Manipur after experiencing symptoms that point to food poisoning, according to statements from the force. The admission was reported on Tuesday, and the affected soldiers are receiving treatment and monitoring for dehydration and related complications.
Medical officials in the state have confirmed that the cause appears to be a contaminated meal, though a detailed investigation is underway to identify the exact source. Health workers have administered intravenous fluids and anti‑emetic medication as part of the standard protocol for suspected poisoning cases.
The incident has prompted the BSF headquarters to issue a precautionary advisory, urging all units in the region to review food handling practices and to ensure that meals are prepared under strict hygienic conditions. The force has also arranged for additional medical support to manage any further cases that may arise.
While the hospitalization does not appear to affect ongoing security operations in Manipur, senior officers have indicated that duty rosters may be adjusted temporarily to accommodate the medical needs of the affected personnel.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and will release further updates as the investigation progresses and the health status of the soldiers stabilizes.
Medical officials in the state have confirmed that the cause appears to be a contaminated meal, though a detailed investigation is underway to identify the exact source. Health workers have administered intravenous fluids and anti‑emetic medication as part of the standard protocol for suspected poisoning cases.
The incident has prompted the BSF headquarters to issue a precautionary advisory, urging all units in the region to review food handling practices and to ensure that meals are prepared under strict hygienic conditions. The force has also arranged for additional medical support to manage any further cases that may arise.
While the hospitalization does not appear to affect ongoing security operations in Manipur, senior officers have indicated that duty rosters may be adjusted temporarily to accommodate the medical needs of the affected personnel.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and will release further updates as the investigation progresses and the health status of the soldiers stabilizes.