One Dead, 11 Hospitalised After New Year’s Eve Party in Hyderabad; Probe Underway

A tragic incident marred New Year celebrations in Hyderabad when one person died and 11 others were hospitalized after falling ill following a private gathering on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025. The group of 17 people had assembled at the Bhavani Nagar Association Committee Hall in Jagadgiri Gutta, Quthbullapur area, where they consumed alcohol and later ate chicken biryani, fish curry, and roti prepared on-site. Soon after the meal, several participants began feeling unwell, with nine of them losing consciousness and requiring urgent medical attention.

The deceased has been identified as Pandu (53), who succumbed to his condition while undergoing treatment. Nine individuals were rushed to Narayana Malla Reddy Hospital, while two others are receiving care at Ram Dev Hospital. Police officials from the Balanagar zone, including Assistant Commissioner of Police Naresh Reddy and Jeedimetla Circle Inspector Gaddam Mallesh, visited the hospitals to assess the situation and coordinate with medical teams. The condition of the hospitalized patients is reported as stable.

Authorities have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation, exploring both possible food poisoning from the meal and the consumption of spurious or adulterated liquor. Leftover food samples have been seized and sent to a forensic laboratory for analysis, while statements from the affected individuals and witnesses are being recorded. ACP Naresh Reddy confirmed that the probe is being conducted from both angles, and the exact cause will be determined once the lab reports are available.

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The incident has raised fresh concerns about food safety and the prevalence of illicit liquor during festive seasons in the city. Local residents and health experts have called for stricter monitoring of private gatherings and the supply of alcohol in the area. As the investigation continues, police are appealing for anyone with relevant information to come forward. The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the risks associated with unregulated food and alcohol consumption during large celebrations.

This unfortunate event comes amid heightened New Year festivities across Telangana, where authorities had already issued advisories regarding road safety and substance use. The police have assured that a thorough probe will be conducted to establish accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future. Further updates are awaited as lab results and witness testimonies emerge.

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