Unidentified individuals poisoned 40 people by opening chlorine capsules in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari

Hafeshjan officials in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province said unidentified individuals opened two chlorine capsules on Saturday morning after stealing them from a water distribution station in the city, poisoning 40 people.

Two people have been reported seriously injured and, according to the city council chairman, 500 families have been affected.