What is DRY Ice?
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2). It’s a colorless, odorless, and non-flammable solid that is much colder than regular ice, at around -78 °C (-109 °F). Unlike regular water ice, which melts into a liquid state at 0 °C (32 °F), dry ice sublimates, meaning it changes directly from a solid to a gas without ever becoming a liquid.
Dry ice is used in a variety of applications, including:
- Refrigeration: Because of its extremely low temperature, dry ice can be used to keep things cold or frozen during transport or storage. It is often used to ship perishable items, such as ice cream or medicine.
- Medical applications: Dry ice is used in some medical procedures, such as wart removal and surgery.
- Industrial cleaning: Dry ice can be used to clean surfaces without the use of water or chemicals. The CO2 gas from the sublimating dry ice blasts away dirt and contaminants.
- Special effects: Dry ice is used to create fog effects in movies, theater productions, and haunted houses. The CO2 gas condenses in the air, creating a white fog.
The police in Gurugram have stated that they have filed a case against the staff and owner of a cafe regarding a mouth freshener incident, invoking Sections 328 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code.
The manager of a cafe in Gurugram has been arrested by the police following reports that five individuals fell ill after consuming a mouth freshener believed to contain dry ice, subsequent to their dinner. A video circulating on social media shows purportedly depicts the five friends experiencing symptoms of vomiting blood.
Surender Sheoran, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Manesar, has stated that the staff and owner of the restaurant have been charged under Sections 328 and 120B, with the restaurant manager already in custody. The authorities are conducting further investigation into the matter.
“On the evening of March 3rd, we received notification from the hospital regarding several admissions. Upon reaching the location, individuals who had been admitted filed a complaint alleging they had visited Laforestta restaurant. Following their meal, they were provided with a mouth freshener. Subsequently, they experienced vomiting and a burning sensation in their mouths, leading to hospitalization,” Surender Sheoran informed the news agency ANI.
According to the news agency PTI, four out of the five individuals have been hospitalized.
Incident from Laforestta Cafe in Gurugram👇
5 people Vomit Blood After Eating 'Mouth Freshener' At Gurugram cafe.
The victims first felt a burning sensation in their mouths and began to throw up. Soon, they were vomiting blood.
The doctor who treated them said the substance was… pic.twitter.com/NjUsy54q04— Barkha Trehan 🇮🇳 / बरखा त्रेहन (@barkhatrehan16) March 5, 2024
Ankit Kumar, a resident of Greater Noida, lodged a complaint stating that he visited a restaurant in Sector 90 in Gurugram for dinner on Saturday with his wife and four friends.
Ankit Kumar reported that following their dinner, a waiter from the restaurant served them mouth freshener, which all five individuals in their group consumed. Shortly after, their health began to decline, and they had to be transported to a hospital. Kumar further mentioned that the restaurant staff fled the scene.
Ankit Kumar, the complainant, revealed that upon showing the mouth freshener packet to a doctor, it was identified as containing dry ice. According to the doctor, dry ice is an acid that can potentially be fatal. After consuming the mouth freshener, the five individuals experienced a burning sensation in their mouths, along with bleeding and vomiting, as reported by the police.
Based on the complaint, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 328 (causing hurt by means of poison) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Kherki Daula police station on Sunday.
Inspector Manoj Kumar, the station house officer, informed PTI that they are investigating the matter, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law.
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