Several children fell ill and were hospitalized after consuming mid-day meal at a school in Assam’s Bongaigaon on Friday.

The incident was reported from Hariram Maheshwari Hindi Primary School at 6 No. Ward in Bhakarivita.

Sources informed that the children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at the school, attributing to food poisoning. It is alleged that the school authorities had provided expired biscuits during lunch.

Following the incident, the students were admitted to a local hospital for medical attention. Top officials from the education department also arrived at the school to take stock of the situation.

An investigation has been launched.