Bhadrak: Nineteen students of the Chari Taraph UGME School of Rajnagar panchayat under Tihidi block in this district fell ill Friday after eating their mid-day meal. The food had allegedly been contaminated by a dead rat. They are undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital (DHH) here and their condition is stable.
According to the children, the body of the dead rat was found in the food prepared. However, before that the children had finished their meal. Soon many started vomiting and complaining of headaches.
The students were rushed to the hospital by teacher Dharmendra Pradhan. On being informed, sub- collector Pitambar Samal and ADM Kartiknath Mandal visited the hospital and inquired about the health conditions of the students.
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