A possible case of food or water contamination landed 87 inmates of the Byculla jail - 85 women of the 321 women inmates, one man and one four-month-old child - in JJ hospital on Friday morning, after they complained of vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache and nausea. Those admitted to the hospital also include two pregnant women and a four-month-old child. FDA has collected food and water samples from Byculla jail to test them for bacteria. All the patients rushed to the hospital are stable and have been kept under observation for the next 48 hours.

Blood samples collected
The inmates began having tummy troubles on Thursday night and were given initial treatment inside jail. However, the ailments persisted, after which they were rushed to JJ Hospital at 9.40 am on Friday. By 2 pm, as many as 81 women prisoners were admitted, including two pregnant women, in their 24th and 18th week respectively, and a four-month-old child. Over 35 resident doctors have been deputed for the treatment of the inmates.