A total of 28 peoples have fallen sick after consuming prasad (food offering) at Chalisegaun of Melamchi Municipality-11 in the district.

They all had the similar symptoms of diarrhea on July 29, said Deputy Mayor Bhangwati Nepal. She added that a team of health workers reached the village for their treatment.

However, of them, three were brought at a local health centre for further treatment. Health persons have stated that the locals suffered from food poison.