Fifty-two students from a state-run welfare hostel in Telangana were hospitalized Friday night. The students, located in Jogulamba Gadwal district, reported vomiting and stomach-ache after dinner. Officials confirmed the incident, stating all students were admitted to a government hospital.
Incident Details and Student Status
The affected students reside at a hostel in Dharmavaram, Itikyala mandal. They consumed sambar, rice, and cabbage curry for their evening meal. Following dinner, students began experiencing adverse symptoms, leading to their hospitalization.
Doctors at the government hospital treated the students. They declared all students clinically stable by Saturday. A district health official confirmed that 32 students have since been discharged. The remaining students are safe and remain under medical observation. A health camp is also operating at the hostel to monitor student well-being.
Human Rights Commission Directs Inquiry
The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken cognisance of the mass hospitalization. Justice Shameem Akther, a former High Court judge, heads the commission. The TGHRC acted on media reports detailing the students’ illness.
The commission has directed the state’s Chief Secretary to initiate a thorough inquiry. This investigation must result in a comprehensive report. The Chief Secretary is required to submit this report by November 24 .