Over 100 Students Hospitalized in Maharashtra After Severe Food Poisoning at Residential School

Over 100 girl students were rushed to hospitals in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district after falling severely ill following lunch at their residential school. The incident occurred at an ‘ashram shala’ in Sode village, Dhanora taluka. The students experienced symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and headache shortly after consuming their meal. Currently, all 109 students remain hospitalized as health officials conduct investigations into the cause of the illness. Samples of the food and water have been sent to a laboratory for testing. Parents and guardians anxiously await updates on their children’s conditions and the results of the tests. The education department and health authorities are working collaboratively to ensure the well-being of the affected students and prevent future incidents. The incident has raised concerns within the community as more than 350 girl students attend the school. The focus now is on providing appropriate care and determining the source of the contamination.