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Girl dies after food poisoning at Supaul madrasa, Bihar
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 01:48 PM
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A student at a madrasa in Supaul, Bihar, died following suspected food poisoning, prompting a health investigation and temporary school closure.
A girl attending a madrasa in Supaul, Bihar, succumbed to a suspected case of food poisoning on Monday. Local health officials said the student fell ill after the midday meal and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The district health officer has launched an investigation to determine the source of contamination, collecting food samples and interviewing staff. Police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for negligence.
In response, the madrasa has been temporarily shut down pending the outcome of the probe, and parents of other students have been advised to monitor for any symptoms. The administration has promised to cooperate fully with authorities to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has raised concerns about food safety standards in educational institutions across the state, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and regular health inspections.
The district health officer has launched an investigation to determine the source of contamination, collecting food samples and interviewing staff. Police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for negligence.
In response, the madrasa has been temporarily shut down pending the outcome of the probe, and parents of other students have been advised to monitor for any symptoms. The administration has promised to cooperate fully with authorities to prevent a recurrence.
The incident has raised concerns about food safety standards in educational institutions across the state, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and regular health inspections.