At least 400 jawans at a CRPF camp in Thiruvananthapuram's Pallipuram took ill last night due to suspected food poisoning, Kerala police said today.

An enquiry has been ordered in the case, and a sample has been taken for investigation, the news agency ANI reported.

The jawans have been admitted to various hospitals across the city with complaints of upset stomachs and vomiting.

109 jawans have been placed under observation at the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram where state health Minister KK Shylaja paid a visit last night.

(With inputs from agencies)

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