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‘Detergent mistaken for salt’: 2 dozen students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar

Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18

‘Detergent mistaken for salt’: 2 dozen students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar

Over two dozen students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. The incident occurred at a government school in Bihar's Nalanda district. Affected students were taken to Biharsharif Sadar Hospital for treatment. Officials are conducting an inquiry into the alleged lapse during food preparation. All children are reported to be out of danger. First no teachers in classrooms, now detergent in mid-day meals! In Nalanda, 20+ kids are fighting food poisoning in hospitals. ‘Detergent mistaken for salt’: 2 dozen students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar

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