Number of poisoning victims at wedding in Iraq exceeds 260

The number of victims of mass poisoning at a wedding in the Iraqi province of Kirkuk (northeast of the country) has risen to 262, according to Shafaq News, Report informs referring to TASS.

At least three people have been detained for their alleged involvement in the poisoning of wedding guests, according to the local police department.

Security forces have established a special commission to investigate the incident. All victims were provided with medical assistance, and at the moment they were able to leave the hospital, as their condition had improved.