{"id":5931,"date":"2026-09-02T12:31:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5931"},"modified":"2026-09-02T12:31:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T12:31:05","slug":"lizard-in-dal-sends-31-tribal-students-to-hospital-in-maharashtra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebombaydurpun.com\/?p=5931","title":{"rendered":"Lizard in Dal Sends 31 Tribal Students to Hospital in Maharashtra"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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CHANDRAPUR, September 2, 2026:<\/strong> At least 31 students of an ashram school in Maharashtra\u2019s Chandrapur district<\/strong> fell ill and were taken to hospital after reportedly consuming food in which pieces of a lizard were found. The incident has triggered concerns over food safety, kitchen hygiene and the monitoring of residential schools serving children from tribal and disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident occurred at Ambru Naik Secondary Ashram School in Nagarala village<\/strong>, located in Jiwati taluka of Chandrapur district, on Tuesday. The residential school caters to students from Classes 1 to 10 and has around 50 students, according to reports. Preliminary information suggests that a lizard may have accidentally fallen into the dal and vegetable preparation while the meal was being cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contamination reportedly went unnoticed during food preparation. During lunchtime, students had already begun eating when pieces of the lizard were spotted in the vessel containing the dal. The discovery immediately stopped the distribution of the food, preventing more students from consuming the contaminated preparation. However, several children who had already eaten began complaining of illness shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, the affected students experienced symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and dizziness<\/strong>. The school administration and local authorities moved quickly to arrange medical assistance, with the students initially taken to a nearby health facility before being shifted to Rajura Sub-District Hospital<\/strong> for further treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hospital authorities have reported that the students are stable and receiving treatment<\/strong>. The incident nevertheless caused considerable anxiety among parents and residents, particularly because the school is a residential institution where children depend on the administration for their daily meals and basic facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the incident, police officials visited the hospital and recorded statements from affected students and the school superintendent. Authorities are also expected to examine food samples to establish whether contamination occurred and determine the precise cause of the students\u2019 illness. An investigation is underway, and officials have indicated that action will be considered if negligence is established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The episode has once again brought attention to food hygiene in residential schools<\/strong>. Kitchens that prepare meals for large numbers of children require strict controls covering storage, preparation, cooking, cleaning and inspection. Even a single lapse in maintaining kitchen hygiene can potentially expose dozens of students to contaminated food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents have demanded a thorough investigation and strict action against those responsible if the inquiry confirms negligence. Their concerns come amid wider scrutiny of Maharashtra\u2019s ashram-school system. Residential institutions for tribal students have faced criticism in recent weeks over safety, healthcare and basic infrastructure. The latest food-contamination incident is therefore likely to add to pressure on authorities to improve supervision at such schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident also highlights the importance of regular inspections and immediate reporting of food-safety concerns<\/strong>. School authorities must ensure that cooking areas are protected from pests and that food is carefully checked before it reaches students. Adequate kitchen infrastructure, trained staff and effective monitoring can play a critical role in preventing similar incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the families of the affected students, the immediate priority remains their recovery. With all 31 students reported to be stable, medical teams are continuing to monitor their condition. Officials are simultaneously examining how the lizard allegedly entered the cooking vessel and why the contamination was not detected earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chandrapur incident has become another warning about the standards expected in institutions responsible for children\u2019s daily care. As the investigation progresses, parents and local communities will be watching closely for accountability and concrete measures to ensure that students in Maharashtra\u2019s residential schools receive safe, hygienic and properly monitored meals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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