In a heartbreaking event in Bhuvaneshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, a 5-year-old boy named Dheeraj lost his life after he, along with his parents, consumed a cake that his father had brought home. Balaraj, a Swiggy delivery executive, had received the cake after a customer canceled their order. Soon after sharing it with his family, they all began to exhibit severe symptoms of illness. Tragically, Dheeraj could not survive the ordeal, while his parents, Balaraj and Nagalakshmi, are currently fighting for their lives in the ICU at KIMS Hospital.
Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial suspicions pointing to food poisoning. However, they are not dismissing the possibility of other factors, including whether the cake’s consumption was related to a suicide attempt. The police are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding this shocking event, and they are awaiting forensic analysis of the cake, along with further medical reports.
The incident has raised significant concerns about food safety, prompting a statement from Swiggy, which expressed their condolences and highlighted their commitment to ensuring the safety of food from their restaurant partners. As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the tragic loss and hoping for the recovery of the surviving family members.
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