Four students of Government Model Higher Secondary School in Vaniyambadi town in Tirupattur complained of stomach pain and vomiting after they reportedly had breakfast at Government Adi Dravidar Welfare hostel on Friday.
Police said that the affected students study Class VIII and IX at the government school and stay in the government hostel. The initial inquiry revealed that the decades-old hostel has a total of 24 students including 10 who were admitted this academic year.
Police said that the students were served with pongal for breakfast. Among the students, four of them complained of vomiting, stomach pain and giddiness. Immediately, hostel staff led by warden K. Sundaramurthy admitted the students to Government Taluk Hospital in Vaniyambadi. The condition of affected students is reportedly stable.
Chief Educational Officer (CEO) R. Punniyakotti, revenue officials and Vaniyambadi Town police inspected the hostel, kitchen and other facilities. They also conducted inquiries with other students in the hostel. Hospital officials advised the affected students to rest for a few days before resuming classes. Further probe is under way.
Published – June 14, 2025 01:02 am IST
