Over 50 Students Fall Ill After Contaminated Food in Koraput Hostel
More than 50 girl students at Baunsput Upper Primary School hostel in Bandhugaon block of Koraput district fell ill after consuming contaminated rice.
According to reports, insects were found in the rice served to the hostel residents. Shortly after eating, several students complained of uneasiness and illness, prompting authorities to summon a medical team.
Doctors conducted health check‑ups and confirmed that the students were recovering without severe complications. The contaminated food was destroyed immediately after the incident.
The episode triggered panic among parents and locals, who demanded accountability and stricter monitoring of hostel meals. A block extension officer visited the school to discuss lapses in food safety, while district education officials were yet to comment.
This incident highlights recurring concerns over food safety in government‑run schools and underscores the urgent need for stronger monitoring of mid‑day meals and hostel kitchens across Odisha.
