More than 50 students from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) campus in Jadcherla fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after consuming meals on campus on Thursday. The incident has sparked outrage among students and local authorities, who have criticized the institute’s administration for its handling of the situation.
Students reportedly began reporting symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever shortly after eating food provided by the campus canteen. Many of them alleged that the administration initially downplayed the severity of the situation, opting to treat affected students on campus instead of immediately transferring them to hospitals, as per a report on IANS. Private doctors were called in to provide treatment in the college’s library and common rooms, raising concerns about the adequacy of medical care.
Jadcherla MLA P. Anirudh Reddy visited the campus upon learning of the incident and expressed shock at the lack of proper medical facilities. He confronted the administration, questioning the qualifications of the doctors treating the students and demanding immediate action. “You are only trying to protect the university. Protect the children. Shift them to hospitals immediately. If anything happens who will take the responsibility?” Reddy reportedly told university officials, as per the report.
Following the MLA’s intervention, around 15-20 students were transferred to hospitals in Mahabubnagar and Hyderabad for better medical care. The remaining students were treated on campus, though concerns about the quality of care persisted.
Students have condemned the administration for its failure to ensure food safety and hygiene, citing recurring issues with the quality of groceries, vegetables, and cooking oil. Despite multiple complaints, no corrective measures were taken, they alleged.
“The administration’s failure extended beyond the provision of safe and hygienic food. The lack of emergency medical transportation further exacerbated the crisis. No ambulances were arranged for students requiring urgent care. It was only after considerable pressure from concerned authorities that an ambulance was finally arranged, highlighting the administration’s complete disregard for student welfare,” a student statement read.
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