Hyderabad: At least 12 students of a government primary school and two teachers were today hospitalised after drinking "adulterated" water stored in a tank on school premises in Nizamabad district, police said.
A case of attempt to murder was registered against unknown persons in this regard, they said.
The incident occurred in Barengedgi village of Birkur mandal this noon when the school children and teachers drank water stored in the tank, a police officer said.
As they complained of stomach ache, they were rushed to a hospital and were kept under observation before being discharged.
Birkur Mandal Tahasildar Anjaiah lodged a complaint with police in this regard stating that an unknown offender mixed some poisonous substance in the water and sought necessary action in this regard, the officer said.
According to preliminary information, the water in the tank was found mixed with pesticides and the intention behind the act is unclear, he said.
Following a complaint, the Birkur police registered a case of attempt to murder under section 307 of IPC and efforts are underway to nab the culprits.
A case of attempt to murder was registered against unknown persons in this regard, they said.
The incident occurred in Barengedgi village of Birkur mandal this noon when the school children and teachers drank water stored in the tank, a police officer said.
Birkur Mandal Tahasildar Anjaiah lodged a complaint with police in this regard stating that an unknown offender mixed some poisonous substance in the water and sought necessary action in this regard, the officer said.
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Following a complaint, the Birkur police registered a case of attempt to murder under section 307 of IPC and efforts are underway to nab the culprits.
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