GHMC fines college in Madhapur Rs. 2 lakhs after food poisoning incident

Madhapur: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a fine of Rs. 2 lakhs to Sri Chaitanya Akshara College in Madhapur following a concerning incident in which approximately 200 students fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food served at the institution.

The GHMC issued a challan under several sections of the HMC Act 1955, citing violations such as unsanitary kitchen conditions, a lack of fire safety measures, and the absence of a trade license.

Students began experiencing symptoms of food poisoning shortly after a meal on the day of the incident, leading to widespread discomfort and illness. A letter written by an anonymous student went viral on social media, detailing the issue, “Approximately 200 members on our campus are suffering from fever, body pains, and vomiting. The principal and dean have decided not to allow us to communicate with our parents. We need sick leave for our affected students. Please help.”

In response to the situation, the college administration is reportedly providing medical treatment to the affected students. Additionally, a protest has erupted outside the college, with students and parents demanding accountability and immediate action against those responsible for the incident.

The GHMC conducted an inspection of the college premises and found numerous violations of health and safety regulations.

The college administration is reportedly providing medical treatment to the affected students. As of now, the students’ conditions are being closely monitored. However, the incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and quality of food served in educational institutions.