Mangaluru (Karnataka), Oct 20 (PTI) Ten women allegedly fell ill due to suspected hypoglycaemia and dehydration during a public programme attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, officials said.

The event 'Ashoka Jana Mana' was hosted by local MLA Ashok Kumar Rai in Puttur city, they said. The incident occurred after an alleged delay in distribution of food and gifts to thousands of people gathered at the venue, police said.

Health officials said the women were suspected to have suffered from hypoglycaemia and dehydration due to the crowd and humid weather conditions. Three of them were administered IV fluids, while seven others were treated as outpatients and later discharged.

The event, organised to highlight public welfare initiatives, witnessed

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