Telangana HC directs state govt to report on measures following Gurukul food poisoning incident

The Telangana High Court has directed the State government to submit an explanation concerning a recent food poisoning incident affecting 111 students at a government Gurukul in Nagarkurnool district.

By Legal Correspondent

Hyderabad: Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday directed the State government to submit an explanation on the recent food poisoning incident reported at a government-run Gurukul in Nagarkurnool district.

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The Bench was hearing a public interest litigation filed in 2023 concerning recurring food poisoning cases in government Gurukul institutions operated by various State departments. In earlier proceedings, the Court had directed strict enforcement of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2018) guidelines to ensure the supply of clean and nutritious food to students.

Advocate Chikkudu Prabhakar, appearing in the matter, filed an application bringing to the Court’s notice the latest incident at Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Gurukul School, Uyyalawada, Nagarkurnool District, where 111 students reportedly fell ill after consuming contaminated food.

He sought urgent directions for remedial action and accountability. After hearing submissions, the Court called for a detailed response from the government on the incident and the measures taken thereafter. The matter is posted for further hearing on September 3.