In a deeply troubling incident, students at a Telangana Residential School in the Jagtial district have staged protests, alleging they were served insect-infested food daily. The revelations have sparked widespread outrage and brought the state's education and health authorities under fire.
According to the students, the meals provided were often stale, rotten, or made from expired ingredients, with low-quality vegetables and fruits adding to their woes. The conditions in the school's kitchen have also come under scrutiny, as students have raised concerns about the unhygienic environment in which their food is prepared. "We are served food that’s unfit for human consumption," claimed one student, describing their distress over the substandard meals.
Students expressed deep frustration and despair, feeling their repeated complaints to the school authorities were ignored. "We're treated worse than dogs. Our complaints fall on deaf ears," said one protester, summing up the general sentiment of the student body. The protest has garnered significant attention, both locally and across the state, as calls for justice and reform grow louder.
In response to the protests, the District Collector has ordered a probe into the students’ allegations, while Telangana's Education Minister has assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible. Despite this, the school's principal has denied the claims, stating that "stringent measures" are in place to ensure food quality. However, the students remain unconvinced, demanding immediate reforms.
The protesting students have clearly outlined their demands, calling for an immediate improvement in the quality of food being served, regular inspections of kitchen facilities and food supplies to ensure hygiene standards are met, and accountability measures against officials responsible for any negligence. A district-level investigation is currently underway, with authorities closely monitoring the situation.
The outcome of the probe will determine the next course of action, but students and their families are calling for swift changes to ensure their well-being is prioritised. The scandal has drawn outrage from the local community, with many demanding accountability from the officials in charge. "This is unacceptable. Those responsible must face consequences," said a local resident, echoing the frustration of many who are calling for a systemic overhaul in how food quality is managed in schools. As per edexLive reports, the investigation's findings are keenly awaited as the community rallies around the students in their fight for justice.