Kapurthala, On Tuesday, two minors died and 30 fell ill after eating food at Sukhjit Ashram, a home for differently-abled children in Kapurthala.

16 year old Jyoti died on Monday late night while Shotu, 14, died during treatment at civil hospital on Tuesday morning. 25 children and five adults are still undergoing treatment.

“The children complained of stomach ache and started vomiting after consuming food in the ashram on Monday, suspecting the food was adulterated. However, the authorities approached the health officials only after condition of the children started deteriorating on Monday early morning”, said Health Oficials.

On receiving the information, deputy commissioner (DC) Jaskiran Singh, along with district administration officials, rushed to the civil hospital and directed the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Mandeep Kaur to conduct a proper inquiry into the case.

A health team visited the ashram and collected food and water samples, said, Civil surgeon HS Kahlon.