What's in the Curry? 31 Students fell ill After Dinner
In Karimnagar, Telangana, 31 students from the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Residential Gurukul fell ill after eating their hostel dinner on January 6. The affected students experienced symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain shortly after their meal.
What Happened?
The students, aged between 11 and 15, consumed a dinner that included cauliflower curry. While most of the 400 students at the hostel did not report issues, 31 began feeling unwell late at night. As their condition worsened, they were rushed to a government hospital in Karimnagar for treatment.
Medical Response
According to Dr. G Veera Reddy, superintendent of the Karimnagar Government General Hospital, all affected students received medical attention immediately. Of the 31 students admitted, 23 were discharged after treatment, and eight others remained under observation. Dr. Reddy assured that the condition of all the students is stable, and those still under observation are expected to be discharged soon.
Authorities to Investigate
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the illness. Preliminary reports suggest food contamination as a likely reason, but further analysis is underway to confirm this.
Reactions to the Incident
Union Minister of State for Home and Karimnagar MP, Bandi Sanjay, expressed his concern about the incident. Sharing his thoughts on social media platform X, he stated, “I am deeply concerned about the incident in which 23 Gurukul students in Karimnagar fell ill due to suspected food poisoning.”
Ensuring Future Safety
This incident has raised questions about food safety and hygiene in hostels. Authorities are expected to review and strengthen protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.
With all students now out of danger, the focus remains on identifying the cause and implementing measures to avoid similar incidents going forward.
Source: Inputs from various media Sources
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