Over 300 students fall sick after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school, probe ordered

The children are undergoing treatment at a primary health centre (PHC) and said to be out of danger.

District magistrate (DM) Deepesh Kumar who visited the health centres for inspection, told Hindustan Times over phone, “All children are safe. I have directed the district education officer (DEO) to lodge an FIR against the NGO and the school’s management. In addition, a team will be set up to investigate.”

According to the police, about 300 students at Middle School Baluaha under Mahishi block started complaining of stomachache and nausea soon after consuming the MDM around 10 am. Without delay, the school authorities took the children to Mahishi PHC for a check-up and initial treatment.