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Worms Reportedly Found in Bihar Meals at 75 Schools
Students in 75 schools in Bihar were served lunch that reportedly had worms in it.
The meal included rice and soybean-potato curry.
Some students noticed the worms before eating.
They told their teachers about the problem.
The students then threw the food into dustbins.
Videos reportedly showed worms in the curry.
Reports also said worms were found in the rice.
An education officer ordered an investigation and said children’s health would not be compromised.
Worms were reportedly found in mid-day meals served at 75 schools in Arwal district, Bihar, on Tuesday.
Students refused to eat after spotting worms and threw their meals into school dustbins.
Videos reportedly showed worms in soybean-potato curry, while reports also said rice contained worms.
The meals were supplied by Royal Manav Mitra Seva Samiti.
Arwal education officer Asgar Hussain ordered an investigation and warned of strict action if negligence is established.
- Who
- Students at 75 schools, Royal Manav Mitra Seva Samiti, and Arwal education officials.
- What
- Worms were reportedly found in rice and soybean-potato curry served as mid-day meals.
- Where
- Seventy-five schools in Arwal district, Bihar.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Why
- Students rejected the meals after reportedly finding worms, prompting concerns about food quality and children’s health.
Key facts
- Affected schools
- 75 schools
- Location
- Arwal district, Bihar
- Meal served
- Rice and soybean-potato curry
- Reported contamination
- Worms were reportedly seen in the curry, and reports also said rice contained worms.
- Meal supplier
- Royal Manav Mitra Seva Samiti
- Investigation
- The district education officer ordered an immediate investigation.
- Possible action
- Strict action may be taken if negligence or another fault is established.
Quotes
Asgar Hussain
Arwal education officer who commented on the investigation and possible action against the meal-supply agency
“There will be no compromise regarding the health of children”
NDTV
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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