Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Around a dozen Bihar students fall ill after mid-day meal
About 12 students in a Bihar school became sick after eating lunch.
The meal was served at Upgraded Middle School in Vasudeva.
The students were taken to a health centre for treatment.
Parents and villagers went to the school after hearing about the incident.
Some people said a chameleon was found in the food.
Officials have not confirmed that claim.
Food samples have been sent to a laboratory for testing.
Health officials are watching the students while the investigation continues.
Approximately 12 students fell ill after eating a mid-day meal at Upgraded Middle School, Vasudeva, on Saturday.
The affected students were taken to Bariyahi Primary Health Centre for treatment.
An allegation claimed a chameleon was found in the meal, but officials have not confirmed it.
The Education Department collected food samples and sent them to a laboratory for testing.
Health officials and the local administration are monitoring students and investigating the cause of the illness.
- Who
- Approximately 12 students at Upgraded Middle School, Vasudeva, became ill.
- What
- The students fell ill after consuming the school’s mid-day meal.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Upgraded Middle School in Vasudeva, Saharsa district, Bihar; treatment was provided at Bariyahi Primary Health Centre.
- Why
- The cause is not yet known; officials are investigating possible meal contamination or another food-related issue.
Reported Food Contamination
Officially Unconfirmed Cause
Alleged chameleon in meal
Reported Food Contamination
An allegation emerged that a chameleon was found in the mid-day meal and that the food may have caused the students’ illness.
Officially Unconfirmed Cause
Officials said there is no confirmation that a chameleon was present and that the claim will be assessed through food samples and other evidence.
Cause of illness
Reported Food Contamination
The students reportedly began feeling unwell after consuming the meal, raising concerns about possible contamination.
Officially Unconfirmed Cause
The administration has not identified the cause and is also investigating whether another issue with the food was responsible.
- Affected students
- Approximately 12
- School
- Upgraded Middle School, Vasudeva
- District and state
- Saharsa district, Bihar
- Treatment facility
- Bariyahi Primary Health Centre
- Meal provider
- An NGO, according to an Education Department official
- Food allegation
- A chameleon was allegedly found in the meal, but this has not been officially confirmed
- Investigation
- Meal samples were collected and sent to a laboratory