Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Wanaparthy Collector Orders Inquiry After Hostel Girls Fall Ill
Twenty-two girls living in a government hostel in Pebbair became sick earlier this week.
They were taken to hospital, and their condition is stable.
Officials said the girls had eaten a chicken meal before becoming ill.
The district collector visited the hostel to ask what happened and check the facilities.
He said contaminated food might have caused the illness, but an inquiry will look into it.
He ordered staff to replace a water filter and clean up garbage.
He also said staff must check the food before serving it.
Officials will monitor food, water and cleanliness, and negligent staff may face action.
Twenty-two students at a BC girls’ hostel in Pebbair fell ill earlier this week and were admitted to hospital; their condition is stable.
District Collector Adarsh Surabhi visited the hostel on Friday and questioned students and officials about the illness and hostel conditions.
Officials said the students became ill after eating a chicken meal on Wednesday night; the collector said food contamination may have been the cause.
Surabhi ordered an inquiry and said action would be taken against officials found negligent over student health, food quality or hygiene.
He directed officials to replace the water filter, clear garbage, check food before serving it and continuously monitor food and drinking water safety.
- Who
- Twenty-two students at the BC girls’ hostel in Pebbair; Wanaparthy District Collector Adarsh Surabhi.
- What
- Students fell ill after a meal; the collector inspected the hostel and ordered corrective steps and an inquiry.
- When
- The students fell ill earlier in the week after a meal on Wednesday night; Surabhi visited on Friday.
- Where
- BC girls’ hostel on the premises of the Pebbair government polytechnic, Wanaparthy district.
- Why
- Food contamination was suggested as a possible cause; the inquiry will examine the incident.
Possible cause and accountability
Investigation and official response
Cause of illness
Possible cause and accountability
The students reportedly became ill after eating a chicken meal, and the collector said food contamination might have been responsible.
Investigation and official response
The cause was not confirmed in the report; officials will examine the incident through an inquiry.
Responsibility
Possible cause and accountability
The collector said officials found negligent over health, food quality or hygiene would face action.
Investigation and official response
Officials were directed to improve food checks, water safety and cleanliness, while the inquiry determines who was responsible.
- Students affected
- 22
- Hospital status
- All were admitted for treatment; their condition is stable.
- Meal mentioned
- Chicken meal served Wednesday night
- Possible cause
- The collector said food contamination might have caused the illness.
- Required water measure
- Replace the filter in the water purification unit.
- Required hygiene measures
- Clear accumulated garbage and check food quality before serving.
- Follow-up
- An inquiry will determine responsibility; action may be taken against negligent officials.