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Food Poisoning: 137 Students Hospitalised In Karnataka

On Tuesday, police sources reported that 137 nursing and paramedical students staying at a private hostel in Mangaluru fell ill after eating dinner due to food poisoning.

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Students fall ill due to food poisoning
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A total of 137 nursing and paramedical students staying at a private hostel in Mangaluru have fallen sick due to food poisoning after having dinner, police sources said on Tuesday.
        
The students have been admitted to various hospitals in the city, city police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said.
        
The students complained of stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhoea and were admitted to hospitals on Monday night. Water contamination is said to be the reason for the food poisoning, sources said.
        
The condition of some of the students is stated to be serious.

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