Reports have emerged from Mokama, Bihar, where over 100 children fell ill after consuming a school meal that contained a dead snake. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken notice, demanding a thorough investigation.
Deadly School Lunch Incident in India: Over 100 Children Fall Ill After Snake Found in Meal
Deadly School Lunch Incident in India: Over 100 Children Fall Ill After Snake Found in Meal
India's human rights body launches probe into alarming school lunch contamination case linked to poor hygiene standards.
In Mokama, a grievous incident unfolded when more than 100 children became ill after partaking in a school lunch tainted by the presence of a dead snake. Despite the alarming discovery, it has been reported that the meal was still served after the snake was removed.
The NHRC has reacted sharply, emphasizing the potential violation of students' human rights. They indicated that approximately 500 children were affected, prompting local residents to block a road in protest against the disturbing conditions.
In their statement, the NHRC called for an elaborate report within two weeks from local officials, highlighting the "health status of the children" and the overall circumstances that led to this incident. The Mid-Day Meal scheme, established in 1925 to counteract hunger and increase school attendance among underprivileged children, has faced criticism over food hygiene practices in the past. Despite its noble intentions, it has been linked to past tragedies, including a 2013 incident where tainted food led to the deaths of 23 schoolchildren in the same region due to dangerously high pesticide levels found in the food.
The NHRC has reacted sharply, emphasizing the potential violation of students' human rights. They indicated that approximately 500 children were affected, prompting local residents to block a road in protest against the disturbing conditions.
In their statement, the NHRC called for an elaborate report within two weeks from local officials, highlighting the "health status of the children" and the overall circumstances that led to this incident. The Mid-Day Meal scheme, established in 1925 to counteract hunger and increase school attendance among underprivileged children, has faced criticism over food hygiene practices in the past. Despite its noble intentions, it has been linked to past tragedies, including a 2013 incident where tainted food led to the deaths of 23 schoolchildren in the same region due to dangerously high pesticide levels found in the food.
