Fifteen students and a vice-principal reportedly fell ill after eating leftover food from a private event at their school in Sangareddy.
The incident occurred after the leftover food was served on the school campus. Soon after eating the food, several students began experiencing health problems. The food is suspected to have been contaminated, although the exact cause of the illness has not yet been confirmed.
School authorities became aware of the situation after students and the vice-principal complained of feeling unwell. The affected individuals were taken for medical attention, while officials began looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident has raised questions about how food prepared for a private event was brought back to the school and served to students. Authorities are examining who stored the leftover food and who made the decision to serve it on the campus.
Officials are also expected to check how the food was handled and stored after the original event. Proper storage and handling are important when leftover food is kept for later consumption.
As part of the investigation, authorities may collect food samples for testing to determine whether contamination was responsible for the illness. The test results could help establish what caused the students and vice-principal to fall sick.
The school administration is cooperating with the authorities as they investigate the incident. Officials are also expected to review food-safety practices followed on the campus.
The incident has highlighted the importance of taking proper precautions when storing and serving leftover food, particularly in schools where food is consumed by a large number of students.
Further details are awaited as officials continue their investigation into the incident and determine the exact cause of the reported illnesses.