Another Food Poisoning Incident in Telangana: Are Schools Becoming a Graveyard for Students?

Food Poisoning Strikes Again in Telangana: 12 Students Hospitalized at Tribal Ashram School in Mancherial

Mancherial/Hyderabad: In yet another alarming case of food poisoning in Telangana schools, 12 students from a tribal ashram school in Mancherial district have been hospitalized. This incident, following closely after a similar case in Asifabad district, is raising urgent concerns about food safety in the region’s residential schools.

According to initial reports, students began showing symptoms of nausea, stomach pain, and dizziness shortly after consuming meals provided by the school. Staff members quickly transported the affected students to the Government Hospital in Mancherial for immediate treatment.

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The Mancherial case echoes the recent food poisoning incident at a Gurukula residential school in Asifabad, adding to fears that inadequate safety measures may be putting students’ health at risk across Telangana’s educational institutions. Despite the recurring nature of these incidents, food safety protocols in school meals appear insufficient.

In response, local health and education authorities have launched an investigation to identify the source of contamination and prevent future cases. Officials are also pushing for stricter regulations on food storage and preparation procedures in residential schools.

Growing concern among parents and community leaders has led to calls for the Telangana government to implement stronger oversight and raise food safety standards in schools, especially in residential and tribal ashram schools where students depend on provided meals.