In an appalling incident nearly 20 students of Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya at Borkhadi village in Tapi region affected by food poisoning were rushed to a local hospital on Friday morning.
In addition, another 130 pupils are under observation and their condition is being closely monitored.
Chief District Health Officer, Tapi, Dr S K Isnova said, "Some 153 students of the Navoday Vidhayala have been affected due to food poisoning after they consumed food yesterday evening.
"Twelve children have been referred to Vyara civil hospital for treatment while others are being treated by a team of doctors at the school itself.”
Food poisoning linked to rice and curry
