Nagercoil restaurant shut for lacking required licenses

A restaurant in Nagercoil was closed by local officials on Monday. They found that the restaurant did not have a valid trade license or a sanitary certificate. The inspection came after more than 15 family members were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. They reportedly ate food from the restaurant before falling ill. Corporation officials sealed the restaurant for operating without the required certifications. In addition, the Food Safety Department collected food samples for testing. An investigation is still ongoing to determine the cause of the illness.