Bihar School Meal Scare: 70 Children Ill After Lunch

In a concerning incident in Bihar's Madhepura district, over 70 children fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at a government school. The incident occurred on Saturday at the Upgraded Middle School in Karu Tola, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.

The District Education Officer, Sanjay Kumar, confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the cause of the illness, with the promise of strict action against those responsible, particularly the NGO tasked with meal provision. Reports from locals suggest a lizard may have contaminated the food.

Despite the initial scare, all the children have been declared safe, according to hospital officials. One girl's condition was originally critical but she has since been discharged, alleviating widespread concern amongst parents and residents of the area.