Overview

• A 13-year-old boy from Meghalaya died, and 28 other students were hospitalized after consuming leftover food at an unlicensed hostel in Mandya, Karnataka.
• The hostel, operated by Gokula Vidya Samsthe, lacked proper infrastructure and was running illegally within the school premises since 1989.
• The food, served during Holi celebrations, was sourced from a local event without quality checks and later distributed to the hostel students.
• Three individuals, including the cook, hostel warden, and school owner, have been arrested for negligence and unsafe food practices.
• Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief, assured compensation for the deceased's family, and ordered strict action against those responsible.