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Bhopal Hostel Food Contamination Allegations Spark Student Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:16 PM
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Students in Bhopal hostels allege that their meals contain lizards and insects, causing stomach pain and vomiting. The claim has led to protests and demands for stricter food safety measures.
Students residing in the hostels of the Shramoday Vidyalaya in Bhopal have reported that their meals contain lizards and insects, leading to stomach irritation, pain and vomiting. Several children were admitted to the school’s infirmary after consuming the food, prompting parents and guardians to voice their concerns.
The complaints are not isolated; a student had previously alleged the presence of a nail in a rasgulla and ants in milk, raising questions about the hygiene standards of the hostel kitchen. The incidents have drawn attention to the need for regular inspections and proper food handling protocols.
In response, hostel authorities have promised a thorough review of the kitchen facilities and have agreed to involve local health officials. Meanwhile, students have organized a protest outside the hostel premises, demanding immediate action and transparent communication regarding food safety measures.
The complaints are not isolated; a student had previously alleged the presence of a nail in a rasgulla and ants in milk, raising questions about the hygiene standards of the hostel kitchen. The incidents have drawn attention to the need for regular inspections and proper food handling protocols.
In response, hostel authorities have promised a thorough review of the kitchen facilities and have agreed to involve local health officials. Meanwhile, students have organized a protest outside the hostel premises, demanding immediate action and transparent communication regarding food safety measures.