Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has initiated an investigation following a food poisoning incident that affected 92 tribal students at a government Ashram boys’ hostel. The incident took place at the Ashram hostel in Devarapalli village in Rampachodavaram Mandal of Polavaram district on Saturday.
The Chief Minister has instructed officials to provide a detailed report by Monday and emphasized that strict action will be taken against those accountable for any negligence. In a review meeting held on Sunday with officials from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and other departments, necessary directives were issued.
Officials reported to the Chief Minister that the students from the Devarapalli Ashram Boys’ Hostel in Rampachodavaram complained of symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, fever, and diarrhea after breakfast on Saturday morning. Consequently, they were promptly transferred to hospitals in Mareedumilli and Rampachodavaram for medical care. Presently, all students are reported to be in stable health condition.
Following the incident, officials conducted primary medical examinations on the remaining students at the hostel and provided treatment to those displaying signs of diarrhea. Additionally, a special medical camp was established, and samples of food and water were collected for testing purposes.
A Joint Inspection Committee has been formed to investigate the matter, as informed by the officials to the Chief Minister. Naidu has directed continuous monitoring of the students undergoing treatment at Rampachodavaram Area Hospital and requested regular updates on their health status. Furthermore, he mandated the district Collector to furnish a comprehensive report on the incident by Monday.
The Chief Minister has also instructed officials to take departmental and, if necessary, criminal actions against those responsible for the food poisoning incident.
