65 school students hospitalised as lizard found in midday meal in Odisha’s Jajpur

Jajpur: As many as 65 students of Bhaskar Nodal Upper Primary School in Sukinda block of Odisha’s Jajpur district fell ill and were admitted to hospital after a dead lizard was found in the midday meal served to them.

According to reports, the cook spotted the head of a lizard in daal after the students consumed the food.

Later, the students complained of stomachache. They were taken to the Sukinda Community Healthcare Centre for treatment. Their condition was stated to be stable.

Local Sarpanch Ashwini Parida went to the hospital to take stock of the situation.

Incidentally, the Headmaster was not present in the school today.