In a tragic incident in Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh, 15-year-old Akhilesh Dhivar died after consuming watermelon, prompting concerns over food safety. The incident occurred in Ghurkot village, where Akhilesh and three other children fell ill after eating cut watermelon that had been prepared earlier in the day. Symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing difficulties. Despite being rushed to the district hospital, Akhilesh was declared dead on arrival, while the other three children were admitted for treatment. District hospital civil surgeon Dr. S Kujur indicated that the symptoms suggested food poisoning, potentially due to contamination. The watermelon has been sent for laboratory testing, and the body of the deceased has been sent for a post-mortem examination. This incident follows a similar case in Mumbai, where a family fell ill and died after consuming watermelon contaminated with a toxic rodenticide. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the cause of the illnesses.