At least 50 children fell ill after consuming their mid-day meal at a government school in Forbesganj, Bihar on Thursday. The children complained of vomiting and nausea after eating the meal. They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were treated and discharged.
The cause of the illness is not yet known. However, some children said that they saw a snake in the food. The school authorities have denied this claim.
सभी बच्चे सुरक्षित और स्वस्थ्य हैं। खाने में सांप पाए जाने से थोड़ी अफरा-तफरी हुई थी लेकिन किसी तरह की कोई परेशानी नहीं है। जांच के लिए टीम गठित की जाएगी और सख्त से सख्त कार्रवाई की जाएगी: फारबिसगंज में एक सरकारी स्कूल में मिड डे मील का खाना खाने से 50 बच्चे के बीमार होने के… pic.twitter.com/ZGq95AkxiM
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The district administration has formed a team to investigate the matter. The team will also take action against those responsible for the incident.
SDM Surendra Kumar’s statement:
SDM Surendra Kumar said that all the children are safe and sound. He said that there was some commotion due to a snake being found in the food, but there is no problem of any kind. He said that a team will be formed to investigate the matter and strictest action will be taken against those responsible.
The incident has caused a lot of concern among parents and school authorities. Parents are worried about the safety of their children and school authorities are worried about the reputation of the school.
The incident has also raised questions about the quality of food being served in government schools. It is important to ensure that the food served in government schools is safe and nutritious.
The government has taken a serious note of the incident. The Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the matter. The government has also assured that all the children who fell ill will be provided with free medical treatment.
The government has also taken steps to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. The government has directed all school authorities to ensure that the food served in schools is safe and nutritious. The government has also directed the food department to conduct regular inspections of schools to ensure that the food being served is of good quality.
The government’s response is a welcome step. It is important to ensure that the safety of children is not compromised. The government should also take steps to improve the quality of food being served in government schools.