In light of the Gujarat Anti-Terror Squad’s arrest of three men, including a doctor attempting to produce a lethal chemical compound called Ricin, Dr. YK Gupta, the former Chief of the AIIMS National Poison Information Centre, warned that Ricin is extremely toxic and even a small amount, as little as 1 milligram, can be dangerous.

He emphasised that there is no specific antidote for Ricin, and it is still considered an agent of biological terrorism today.

Speaking with ANI on the alleged ricin terror plot, Dr YK Gupta explained that ricin can be absorbed through the skin or ingested orally. This toxic substance affects various parts of the body, including the respiratory and central nervous systems. When ingested, ricin can lead to severe issues such as vomiting, diarrhoea, gradual organ

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