41 People In Cilacap Poisoned After Eating Rice Boks At The Tasyakuran Event

Elderly victims of boxed rice poisoning in Cilacap Regency/ Photo: Cilacap Police

CILACAP A total of 41 people experienced food poisoning after eating rice boxes of tasyakuran events in Cisalak Village, RT 02/03, Cimanggu District, Cilacap Regency.

Cilacap Police Chief Kombes Pol Fannky Ani Sugiharto explained that his party received reports from residents at around 08.00 WIB. Then a number of members with the medical team came to the location.

At the location, the joint team then recorded the victim, processed the crime scene, recorded the testimony of witnesses, and secured evidence.

"The provisional assumption shows that 41 people have been poisoned due to consuming rice boxes of tasyakuran events", said Kombes Fannky in a written statement, Thursday, October 12.

Reportedly, so far as many as six victims are still being treated at the local health center or being treated by local medical personnel.