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15 students fall ill after school lunch in Sangareddy
A group of students at a government high school in Telangana's Sangareddy district reported illness following their midday meal, prompting health authorities to investigate the incident.
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At least 15 students from a Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) in Sangareddy fell ill after consuming lunch on campus, officials said. The students developed symptoms consistent with food-related illness shortly after eating the midday meal provided by the school.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, local health authorities were alerted to assess the situation. Medical teams attended to the affected students, with most cases appearing to be manageable.
The school administration has launched an inquiry into the midday meal preparation and storage procedures. Preliminary investigations aim to determine whether contamination or improper food handling contributed to the illness outbreak.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding food safety standards in institutional meal programs across government schools in the region. Health officials have recommended a thorough inspection of the school's kitchen facilities and catering practices to prevent similar occurrences in the future.