Raichur: Twenty-two girls fell ill after they eat sweets at the Government SC/ST Post-Metric Hostel in Raichur on Wednesday. They have been admitted to Raichur Institute of Medical Science.
The doctors said, “The condition of three of the 22 students is serious. We are monitoring them. The condition of other students too may get worse.”
Deputy Commissioner S.N. Nagaraju, superintendent of police M.N. Nagaraj and ZP Chief Executive Officer Muddu Mohan and other officials visited the hospital.
Mohan told reporters that hostel warden Saraswati has been suspended for her negligence and the investigation is on. SP Nagaraj has been directed to register a case and investigate the matter.
It is said that Saraswati distributed sweets after celebrating Gandhi jayanti. An hour after eating the sweet, some students started vomiting and complained of stomachache. The warden with the help of other students rushed the girls to the hospital.