In the past few days, seven people of two families died in Badhaal village in the Kotranka area of J-K's Rajouri district. The deceased also includes children. The incident sparked concern and prompted authorities to take action. Five health teams have been investigating the case.
The exact cause of the illness was yet to be ascertained and a probe has been ordered into the matter. The Bijapur District Chief Medical and Health Officer said food poisoning appears to be the cause behind the illness.
The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem results are available, Minister Subramanian told reporters. The deceased have been identified as 56-year-old Tiruveethi and 42-year-old Mohanarangam.
Officials said the condition of all students is stable and based on the medical examination report, further action will be taken.
In response to the situation, a medical team from the corporation-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa was dispatched to the school to provide immediate treatment.
At around 7 pm on Saturday, the Puranmal Lahoti Government Polytechnic's hostel served rice, chapattis, 'okra' curry and lentil soup to students for dinner. At around 8:30 students started suffering from symptoms.
Earlier on Tuesday, 38 children were hospitalised following the symptoms of food poisoning. Hospital authorities said the children were reported to be out of danger and the food samples were collected for testing.
Reports suggest that students had consumed snacks including samosa and chocolates during a meeting on Saturday and had rice and sambar in the night. They complained of vomiting and uneasiness the next day.
Soon after getting information about the incident, the village head and other authorities quickly rushed to the school and arranged transportation to shift the students to a nearby hospital.
Around 80 students from the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Ashram School in Mehroona village had fallen ill with symptoms of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea after eating the school meal.
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Ten more children from Shri Yugpurush Dham Bal Ashram in Indore were hospitalised for suspected food poisoning, raising the total to 48. With seven children in the ICU, officials continue to investigate the cause while closely monitoring the health of all shelter home residents.
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