Archive · 19 Sep 2026
More Than Three Dozen Munger Students Fall Ill
More than three dozen students at Munger Engineering College became sick.
They had symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and weakness.
The students were taken to Sadar Hospital for treatment.
Most of them felt better after receiving medical care.
Some college staff members and an assistant professor were also reportedly unwell.
The students had eaten prasad prepared for Vishwakarma Puja.
Food poisoning may have caused the illness, but this has not been confirmed.
College officials will investigate what happened and take action if negligence is found.
More than three dozen Munger Engineering College students reportedly fell ill with vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and weakness.
The affected students were taken to Sadar Hospital in ambulances arranged by the college administration.
Most students improved after first aid and treatment and returned to the hostel.
Prasad served during Vishwakarma Puja was consumed by students, professors and staff before illnesses emerged.
Food poisoning is suspected, but the college said an investigation is needed to determine the cause.
- Who
- More than three dozen Munger Engineering College students, along with an assistant professor and some staff members, reportedly fell ill.
- What
- They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and weakness and received medical treatment.
- When
- Some symptoms reportedly began on Thursday, while many students became ill late Friday evening.
- Where
- The illness affected the college hostel, and students were treated at Sadar Hospital.
- Why
- Food poisoning is suspected after prasad served for Vishwakarma Puja was consumed, but the cause remains unconfirmed.
Food Poisoning Suspected
Cause Not Yet Confirmed
Possible source of illness
Food Poisoning Suspected
The students became ill after consuming prasad prepared for Vishwakarma Puja, making food poisoning a suspected cause.
Cause Not Yet Confirmed
Acting Principal Dr Shambhu Shankar said it was too early to confirm that food poisoning caused the illness.
Investigation and accountability
Food Poisoning Suspected
The reported timing of illnesses among people who consumed the prasad warrants a thorough examination.
Cause Not Yet Confirmed
The college will conduct a high-level enquiry and take appropriate action only if negligence is found.
- Reportedly affected
- More than three dozen students
- Main symptoms
- Vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and weakness
- Treatment location
- Sadar Hospital
- Suspected cause
- Possible food poisoning
- Food consumed
- Prasad prepared for Vishwakarma Puja
- Student condition
- Most improved after treatment and returned to the hostel
- Next step
- A high-level enquiry will investigate the cause and any possible negligence