The eatery at KK Nagar which caused food poisoning for more than 20 people was demolished by Madurai Corporation on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G. MOORTHY Around 20 people were treated for food poisoning at various city hospitals after eating at a roadside stall on KK Nagar’s 9th Main Road on March 13. It is said that the roadside eatery which served non-vegetarian dishes, including shawarma was operating as an evening joint. While hundreds of people eat at the shop on a regular basis, sources said that on Friday, most of those who ate at the shop suffered health issues like vomiting, fatigue and stomach ache. Published – March 17, 2026 07:14 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation ARAI officials visit site in Mandya to set up proposed testing centre Samiti to organise Amar Balidan Divas in Varanasi on March 23