100 Students Fall Ill After Suspected Food Poisoning at Surat Girls’ Hostel
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Around 100 students at the P.P. Savani Girls' Hostel in Abrama area of Surat allegedly fell ill after eating food served at the hostel mess on Saturday night, September 12, prompting authorities to rush the affected students to various private and government hospitals for treatment.
The incident came to light after several students reportedly complained of illness following dinner at the hostel. Following the incident, concerned parents rushed to the hostel and expressed anger over the management of food arrangements.
Parents Allege Leftover Food Was Served
Parents alleged that students had frequently complained about the quality of food served at the hostel mess. According to them, food left over from lunch was allegedly served again during dinner.
Parents further claimed that on some occasions, students had been left with little option but to eat plain rice for several days because proper meals were not available.
The allegations have raised concerns over food safety and hygiene at the hostel, particularly as the facility houses a large number of students.
Food Samples Being Collected
Following the incident, the affected students were taken to various hospitals for medical treatment. The health department has initiated the process of collecting food samples from the hostel for examination.
Parents have demanded a detailed investigation into the incident and strict action against those responsible for managing the hostel kitchen and mess.
They alleged that despite students paying substantial fees, their health was being compromised because of alleged lapses in food management.
The exact cause of the students' illness is yet to be established, and further investigation is under way.
