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At least 13 children and a helper at an Anganwadi center in Uttam Nagar were hospitalised allegedly after consuming mid-day meal here.
New Delhi: At least 13 children and a helper at an Anganwadi center in Uttam Nagar were hospitalised on Tuesday allegedly after consuming mid-day meal here.
The children allegedly complained of vomiting and lost consciousness, after which they were rushed to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital.
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Rice and boiled gram were served to the children and pregnant women, which was supplied by Akriti Self Help Group, based in Uttam Nagar's Deepak Vihar.
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According to the police, the pregnant women who consumed the same meal did not complain of any uneasiness. 47-year-old Anita, who is a resident of Hastal Vihar in Uttam Nagar, has been running this Anganwadi center for the past 11 years.
The center has 46 children and 13 pregnant women. A case was registered in connection with the incident. No person has been arrested yet. The investigation is underway. (ANI)