A biryani meal claimed the life of a law clerk and left a revenue officer from the Land Revenue Department critically ill in Kalna.

Law clerks attached to the block land & land revenue office (BLLRO) of Purbasthali–I in Kalna had organised a biryani party yesterday after the office closed for the Puja holidays. Although the BLLRO, Shibdas Das, and several of his colleagues declined to join the gathering, a group of officials and all the law clerks took part in the meal.

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Within an hour of eating, revenue officer Kuntal Maji and law clerk Sumanta Mallik fell severely ill and complained of acute discomfort. Both were rushed to Kalna Superspecialty Hospital, but Mallik died on the way. Maji was later referred to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), where doctors report

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