- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:58 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- 38 children fell ill after midday meal.
- Ate kadhi-rice at Singhana village school.
- Hospitalized in Indore, later discharged safely.
Panic gripped a government school in Singhana village after 38 children fell ill shortly after eating the midday meal on Saturday afternoon. Three to four children initially complained of stomach ache, dizziness and headache after eating kadhi-rice, following which other children also started feeling dizzy.
The children were immediately taken to Aurobindo Hospital in Indore for treatment. Of these, 19 children were admitted and kept under observation for around seven hours. All the children were discharged from the hospital at around 6:30 pm.
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Kadhi-Rice Served During Mid-Day Meal
The children were served kadhi-rice at the school at around 1:30 pm on Saturday. Shortly after eating, several children complained of feeling unwell. The school management immediately informed their families and sent the children to the hospital.
Food poisoning was initially suspected due to the number of children falling ill at the same time. However, after medical examination and continuous monitoring, no clear symptoms of food poisoning were found, and all the children were discharged.
Food Samples Collected, Investigation Underway
The Food and Drug Administration team visited the school and collected samples of the food and other edible items. Officials will examine whether the children's health deteriorated because of the food or some other reason.
The investigation will also look into where and how the food was prepared, how it was transported to the school and whether its quality was checked before being served to the children.
According to doctors, all the children are now in normal condition and out of danger. The administration and health department are continuing their investigation.