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300 Bihar Students Fall Ill After School Meal
7 May
Summary
- Nearly 300 students reported stomachaches and nausea.
- Children fell ill after consuming the government-provided mid-day meal.
- An FIR has been ordered against the NGO and school management.
In Bihar's Saharsa district, at least 300 students from a government middle school experienced severe stomachaches and nausea on Thursday. The students reported falling ill shortly after consuming the mid-day meal, with allegations surfacing that a dead snake was found in the food. The affected children were promptly taken to local health centers and are reported to be out of danger.
District authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident. The District Magistrate has directed the lodging of an FIR against the NGO responsible for supplying the mid-day meal and the school administration. A team will be formed to conduct a thorough probe into the matter.
The mid-day meal program is crucial for many students, and this incident raises concerns about food safety and oversight. While the school authorities stated they are not responsible, citing the NGO as the supplier, the education department official noted previous complaints against the same NGO. Samples of the meal have been collected for examination.
