Students Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning at Punjab Government School Mess

A distressing incident at a government school in Sangrur district left 18 students hospitalized due to complaints of stomach ache and vomiting after consuming a meal from the hostel mess. The Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, confirmed the arrest of the food contractor and initiated an inquiry by the sub-divisional magistrate.

While 14 students have been discharged, four remain under medical care. An additional 36 students, showing symptoms, were stabilized at the hospital. An investigative committee, including the SDM, tehsildar, and civil surgeon, has been formed to address the issue promptly, with a report expected within a week.

Expressing concern, Minister Bains assured stringent actions, including cancellation of the contractor’s contract. Precautionary measures, including food sample collection in other government meritorious schools, have been initiated. The authorities have stationed a medical team at the affected school premises.