A suspected case of food poisoning at the BC Residential Boys School in Dharmavaram, located in Telangana&rsquo;s Gadwal district, left 52 students so far, hospitalised late Friday evening. 
Authorities said that around 110 students had dinner at the school hostel around 6:30 p.m., after which several began to complain of vomiting and stomach pain.
The affected students were immediately rushed to Gadwal Hospital for medical treatment. 
Police official gave their statement, &ldquo;As per preliminary information, around 6:30 p.m. at BC Residential Boys School, 110 boys consumed food, and 52 suffered from food poisoning. They were admitted to Gadwal Hospital after vomiting. By early Sunday morning, 32 boys were discharged, and the condition of the remaining students is stable. The matter is under investigation."
District health officials confirmed that 32 students have been discharged and that the remaining are under observation but stable. 
&ldquo;We are also running a medical camp in the hostel,&rdquo; a district health officer said.
Doctors have assured that all students are out of danger. 
Meanwhile, the Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), chaired by former High Court judge Justice Shameem Akther, took cognisance of the incident and directed the state&rsquo;s Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry and submit a detailed report by November 24, according to an official release.
Health and food safety officials have also initiated an investigation to identify the cause of contamination.
Food samples collected from the hostel kitchen have been sent for laboratory testing.
Local education authorities visited the school to review hygiene and cooking conditions. 
The management has been instructed to strictly adhere to food safety standards to prevent such incidents in the future.

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At least 54 students fell ill after dinner at a Telangana hostel; food poisoning suspected

54 Students Hospitalised After Dinner In Telangana

At least 54 students fell ill after dinner at a Telangana hostel; food poisoning suspected

November 2, 2025 | 15:59 IST