Wed Dec 03 03:26:23 UTC 2025: Summary:
Thirteen children at a Scheduled Tribes Gurukul in Jogulamba Gadwal district, India, fell ill after consuming a contaminated breakfast in the hostel mess. Students complained of worms in the upma, which led to symptoms like stomach ache, vomiting, and collapse. They were rushed to the Government General Hospital, where they received treatment and were reported to be in stable condition.
News Article:
13 Students Ill After Suspected Food Poisoning at Tribal School in Telangana
HYDERABAD, INDIA – December 3, 2025 – Thirteen students at a Scheduled Tribes Gurukul in Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana, were hospitalized yesterday after a suspected case of food poisoning. The incident occurred after the students consumed breakfast in the school’s hostel mess.
According to reports, the students were served upma with roasted chickpea powder and ragi jawa. Some students reported finding worms in the upma, prompting the hostel warden to ask them to discard the meal. They were then given bananas and biscuits before heading to school.
Upon arrival at school, the students began complaining of stomach ache, vomiting, and dizziness, with some collapsing. School staff immediately rushed the affected children to the Government General Hospital for treatment. Videos circulated online show the staff attending to the students.
Doctors attending to the students suspect food contamination to be the cause of the illness. Students at the hospital told reporters that they had found worms in the upma served to them. However, authorities have yet to confirm the exact source of the contamination.
As of this morning, all 13 students are reported to be in stable condition and are being closely monitored. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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