Daijiworld Media Network - Sangareddy
Sangareddy, Jan 30: Around 22 students were hospitalised after allegedly falling ill upon consuming a mid-day meal at a primary school in Sangareddy district of Telangana, officials said on Thursday.
According to the police, the students had consumed sambar and rice during lunch and soon complained of stomach pain and discomfort. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“All 22 students are stable and are expected to be discharged by tonight. No complaints have been received from parents so far,” a Narayanked police official said, adding that further details on the cause of the illness are awaited and the situation is being closely monitored.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Tamil Nadu, over 33 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meals at the Odakkalpalayam Government Middle School near Coimbatore earlier this month. The incident reportedly occurred on January 4 under the Sultanpet Union jurisdiction.
Soon after eating the food, the students complained of vomiting, severe stomach pain and discomfort. They were rushed to private hospitals in Sultanpet and nearby areas, including Aram Hospital, Purushothaman Hospital and Royal Care Hospital in Senjeri Malai.
Following the incident, the Sultanpet Block Development Officer visited the school and ordered an inspection of the food quality, while the local police launched an investigation.
The incidents have once again raised concerns over food safety and monitoring mechanisms under the mid-day meal scheme in government schools.