Parvathagiri, Telangana | October 10, 2026: Around 28 students at a Government Women’s Polytechnic hostel in Parvathagiri, Telangana, fell ill after dinner, reporting symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting and general discomfort. While suspected food poisoning is being investigated, authorities have not ruled out viral fever or other possible causes.
Students Fall Ill After Dinner
Several students reportedly began experiencing symptoms around midnight after having dinner at the hostel. The sudden illness raised concerns among students and their parents, prompting hostel authorities to look into the matter.
Chicken Served at Dinner Under Scrutiny
According to reports, chicken was served for dinner before the students began falling ill. Complaints regarding the meal have drawn attention to the quality of the food. However, officials have not yet confirmed that food poisoning was responsible for the incident.
Warden Reports Around 28 Cases
The hostel warden said approximately 28 students had developed fever. After receiving information about the situation, she reached the hostel early in the morning and initially provided paracetamol to students who reported symptoms.
Drinking Water Quality Also Examined
Concerns were also raised about the hostel’s drinking water. The college principal said preliminary testing with a TDS meter showed normal readings, with no immediate issue detected. However, further investigation is needed to establish whether the water supply played any role in the illnesses.
Viral Fever Among Possible Causes
College authorities and doctors are also considering viral fever as a possible explanation. They have indicated that weather conditions and other health factors may have contributed to the students’ symptoms. Food poisoning remains a possibility, but the cause has not been established.
Medical Tests Underway
Doctors are conducting blood tests on some affected students to check for illnesses such as malaria, typhoid and dengue. While some initial test results were reportedly negative, further examinations are continuing to determine the cause of the outbreak.
Parents Express Concern
The incident has caused anxiety among parents, with some students requesting permission to return home. According to the principal, students who wished to leave the hostel were permitted to do so after informing the hostel authorities.
Exact Cause Yet to Be Established
Authorities have not confirmed the precise cause of the illnesses. Medical investigations are ongoing to determine whether contaminated food, a viral infection or another health-related factor was responsible. Further findings are expected to provide clarity on the incident.
Source: India Today
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