Snake found in mid-day meal: Over 100 kids ill in Bihar, NHRC orders probe

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According to local residents and parents, a snake accidentally fell into the cooking vessel during meal preparation.

The incident took place on April 24 at Upkramit Madhya Vidyalaya in Mekra village, under the Mokama block of Patna district.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the incident and launched a formal investigation.

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Published On: 2025-05-02 @ 11:35:48 (16 hours ago)

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