Wanaparthy Administration Responds to Food Poisoning at BC Girls Hostel
Illness reported after dinner at Kothakota hostel
At least 25 students fell ill following dinner at the Backward Classes (BC) Girls Hostel in Kothakota, Wanaparthy district, triggering an immediate response from hostel staff and local authorities.
Students complain of vomiting and diarrhoea
The students developed symptoms including vomiting and diarrhoea, during the night after consuming the hostel meal. As the number of affected students increased, hostel staff arranged prompt medical assistance to prevent further complications.
Shifted to Wanaparthy Government Hospital
All affected students were shifted to the Wanaparthy Government Hospital for treatment. Medical teams attended to the students on arrival, and treatment was initiated based on the symptoms reported. Hospital authorities monitored their condition to ensure stabilisation.
Administrative attention to hostel safety
The incident has brought renewed attention to food safety and hygiene standards in government-run hostels. Officials are expected to review the circumstances that led to the students’ illness, including the preparation and serving of food at the hostel.
Focus on student welfare
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District administration sources indicated that the priority remains the health and safety of the students. Necessary steps are being taken to ensure proper medical care and to avoid recurrence of similar incidents in hostels across the district.
The situation at the hostel was brought under control following the hospitalisation of the students. Further administrative measures related to food quality and hostel management are likely to follow as part of routine procedures after such incidents.
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