A festive atmosphere at the Kondamma Thalli Utsavams in Singupuram village near Srikakulam took a distressing turn this week as several devotees falling ill after consuming badam milk (a kind of flavoured milk) from a local vendor.
The incident, which occurred during the celebrations on April 1 and 2, triggered a swift medical and administrative response after attendees began reporting symptoms of food poisoning.
Published – April 04, 2026 02:20 pm IST


