Karnataka: 45 Morarji Desai School Students Fall Ill After Consuming Pulav Containing Dead Lizard In Raichur
Date
7/24/2024 6:31:20 AM
(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a troubling incident at Morarji Desai Residential School in Raichur, Karnataka, 45 students became seriously ill after consuming pulav contaminated with a dead lizard. The incident occurred at the Chandrabanda Hostel, where the affected children developed severe symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and stomach ache shortly after breakfast.
The hostel staff quickly responded to the crisis, alerting authorities and transporting the affected students to RIMS Hospital in Raichur. Among the 45 children, two are reported to be in critical condition. District Health Officer Rahul Pandve and District Panchayat CEO visited the scene to assess the situation and gather information.
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The hostel staff revealed that upon inspecting the pulav, they discovered the lizard. Despite over 400 students having eaten the same pulav, 45 showed signs of illness. Currently, all affected students are receiving medical treatment, and their conditions are being closely monitored.
The hostel warden has assured that the sick children will continue to receive the necessary care and support during their recovery.
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