Over 150 people in Delhi got sick from contaminated buckwheat flour during Navratri, prompting a food safety investigation.

Over 150 to 200 people in Delhi, including residents from Jahangirpuri and surrounding areas, fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour, or kuttu atta, during the Navratri fasting period on September 23, 2025. Symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and nausea, prompting many to seek treatment at Babu Jagjivan Ram Hospital. All patients were stable with no critical cases reported. The Delhi Police and Food Department launched an investigation, with officials using beat staff and public announcements to warn residents. The incident has raised concerns about food safety during religious festivals, leading to calls for stricter market inspections and regulatory oversight.