A suspected food poisoning incident at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Gurukul hostel in Sharmanagar led to 23 students falling ill late Monday night. The affected students were rushed to the hospital after they complained of stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Doctors have since confirmed that all students are in stable condition.
The issue is believed to have stemmed from the cabbage curry served at dinner. Hostel staff promptly ferried the students to the hospital at midnight when symptoms surfaced. However, the incident has sparked widespread outrage among parents, student organizations, and political leaders.
Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar contacted District Collector Pamela Satpathy to inquire about the students’ health and urged authorities to take stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Emphasizing the need for better food safety standards, Bandi Sanjay directed officials to ensure cleanliness and high-quality meals in Gurukul schools and hostels. Following his instructions, BJP district leaders visited the affected students.
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Despite assurances from the Collector, who described the students’ condition as stable and attributed the incident to mild discomfort caused by cabbage curry, parents and students remain dissatisfied. Parents are questioning why food poisoning cases persist despite increased mess charges and promises of improved food quality.
“This negligence is unacceptable,” said one parent. “We demand an explanation from the government and immediate corrective measures to ensure our children’s safety.”
The incident led to protests by students and members of various organizations at the hostel premises. Protestors accused officials of failing to prioritize the health and safety of hostel residents. Members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and other groups joined the agitation, demanding accountability from authorities. Police intervened and removed the protesting leaders from the scene.
Karimnagar Revenue Divisional Officer Mahesh visited the hospital to check on the students’ health. He assured families that measures would be taken to prevent similar incidents.
The recurring nature of food poisoning cases in Gurukul and Ashram schools across the state has intensified calls for stricter oversight of food preparation and safety standards. Parents and activists are demanding transparent investigations and accountability from the responsible departments.
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