Mid-Day Meal Horror: 65 Students Fall Ill in Jharkhand

In Jharkhand's Dumka district, 65 students from a government school fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal containing a dead chameleon. The students were taken to the Masalia community health centre and are reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the incident.

In Jharkhand's Dumka district, a disturbing incident occurred as 65 students from a government school fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal on Friday, according to officials.

Reports indicate the presence of a dead chameleon in the meal, leading to cases of vomiting among the students.

The affected students were quickly transferred to the Masalia community health centre and are now in stable condition, stated Block Development Officer Azfar Husnain. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter, confirmed Tongra police station in-charge Gurucharan Manjhi.

(With inputs from agencies.)