Raipur: A dead scorpion was found in mid-day meal served at a school in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar district. At least 18 students fell ill after eating the mid-day meal, officials said.
"A girl student in a government middle school at Khamariya village of Sarsinwa region allegedly spotted the scorpion while having the meal, following which she complained to school authorities," District Collector Rajesh Sukumar Toppo told PTI.
Soon, 18 students complained of nausea and started vomiting. They were taken to a nearby primary health centre,Mr Toppo said.
"All students have been discharged after treatment," he said.
Officials said Hemant Sahu, who is in-charge of the mid-day meal in the school, has been suspended following preliminary investigation into the incident.
"A girl student in a government middle school at Khamariya village of Sarsinwa region allegedly spotted the scorpion while having the meal, following which she complained to school authorities," District Collector Rajesh Sukumar Toppo told PTI.
Soon, 18 students complained of nausea and started vomiting. They were taken to a nearby primary health centre,Mr Toppo said.
Officials said Hemant Sahu, who is in-charge of the mid-day meal in the school, has been suspended following preliminary investigation into the incident.
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