‘Lizard in food’: 57 students fall ill after having lunch in govt school

Students rushed to hospital as they vomit, complain of abdominal pain after a mid-day meal in school

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  • 57 students fall sick after lunch in government school.
  • Girl finds lizard in her plate of lentils.
  • Students rushed to hospital after they vomit and complain of abdominal pain.


At least 57 students fell sick after having lunch in a government school in India's Madhya Pradesh, NDTV reported.

A girl reportedly found a lizard on her plate while having lentils, said a teacher from the Government Middle School in Keolari.

"As many as 57 students fell ill after having their mid-day meal. They complained of vomiting and abdominal pain, and were rushed to a nearby hospital," he said.

Health department official Vikram Singh affirmed that all the children were unharmed and were being observed by doctors.