Nine Children fall ill after consuming wild fruit in Karnataka, 3 critical

In a concerning incident, nine children from migrant families were hospitalised after consuming poisonous seeds in Yeriyur village of Karnataka's Chamarajanagara district, police confirmed on Monday.

The children, whose families had migrated from Maharashtra to work in sugarcane fields, are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be out of danger.

According to officials, the children fell ill after consuming seeds of the marking nut tree, locally known as Maralekayi, which are commonly found in the region but are known to be toxic if



ingested. 

The incident occurred on Sunday, when the children, unaware of the poisonous nature of the seeds, consumed them while playing near the fields. Shortly after, they began complaining of severe vomiting and discomfort.

They were rushed to the district hospital, where they received prompt medical attention. Doctors confirmed that the poisoning was caused by the ingestion of the seeds and that all nine children are currently stable. While no official complaint has been lodged by the parents, local police and health officials are monitoring the situation closely.