Archive · 21 Nov 2025
19 Students Hospitalized After Hardoi School Incident
At a private school in Hardoi, 19 students got sick with cough and trouble breathing.
They were taken to the hospital and are now stable.
At first, people thought it was a gas leak from the school's lab, but now they're also looking into pepper spray.
The police and school officials are investigating, and the chief minister wants them to find out what happened and take action.
19 students fell ill at a private school in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Students complained of cough and uneasiness, 9 referred to KGMU, Lucknow
Initial suspicion of gas leak from chemistry lab, later pepper spray considered
Students stable, due for discharge, probe ongoing
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed proper treatment and thorough investigation
- Who
- 19 students of a private school in Hardoi
- What
- Fell ill due to suspected gas leak or pepper spray
- When
- Around 10 am on Thursday
- Where
- Private school in Sandila, Hardoi
- Why
- Due to suspected gas leak from the school's lab or pepper spray
School Management
Parents
Evacuation Time
School Management
Students were evacuated after symptoms were noticed
Parents
Parents may argue evacuation was not swift enough
- School Name
- Private school in Sandila, Hardoi
- Total Students Affected
- 19
- Students Referred to KGMU, Lucknow
- 9
- Student Condition
- Stable, due for discharge
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
Sources
Gas leak at Hardoi school leaves 16 students ill, one critical
16 Students Fall Unconscious After Gas Leak At UP School, Probe Ordered
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