Coimbatore: Tension gripped the Koundampalayam area of Coimbatore today after 43 students of a government middle school were rushed to the Coimbatore Government Hospital following suspected food poisoning linked to their noon meal. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and drawn sharp criticism from political leaders.
Students vomit and faint after Meal
Lunch was served as usual at the Koundampalayam Government Middle School this afternoon. Students studying in class four were eating their food when suddenly, after consuming the meal, about 43 students began vomiting and fainted. The school administration immediately rescued the affected students and sent them to the Coimbatore Government Hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Parents who rushed to the school after learning about the incident attempted to go inside to check on their children’s condition. However, when the school administration refused to allow them entry, enraged parents got into an argument with the teachers. As the situation escalated, a large number of policemen were deployed to the spot under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Saravanan to control the crowd.