Bihar food-poisoning horror: Girl dies in Supaul madrasa, three take ill in Bhagalpur school
A 10-year-old girl died after falling ill at a Supaul madrasa in a suspected food‑poisoning episode, while three girls were hospitalised in Bhagalpur after drinking tea mistakenly prepared with phenyl. Both incidents have triggered official inquiries into safety and hygiene practices at the residential institutions.
- ✓A 10-year-old girl died after falling ill at a Supaul madrasa in a suspected food‑poisoning episode, while three girls were hospitalised in Bhagalpur after drinking tea mistakenly prepared with phenyl.
- ✓The girl, who had resided at the institution for 1.5‑2 years, deteriorated despite treatment at a private facility and later died.
- ✓Both incidents have triggered official inquiries into safety and hygiene practices at the residential institutions.
Supaul district authorities reported that a 10‑year‑old girl succumbed to a suspected food‑poisoning case at a residential madrasa on Tuesday, following an illness that began after dinner on Monday. The Supaul Superintendent of Police, Sarath R S, confirmed the death and noted that the incident is under investigation, while the Naugachia Police and the District Education Officer are probing a separate case in Bhagalpur where three schoolgirls fell ill after consuming tea made with phenyl.
The madrasa, which accommodates roughly 60‑65 girls and has been operating for about two years, saw three students become unwell after eating sweets and a samosa brought by the deceased’s mother. The girl, who had resided at the institution for 1.5‑2 years, deteriorated despite treatment at a private facility and later died. In Bhagalpur’s Naugachia block, the three girls were initially taken to a community health centre before being transferred to a hospital in Bhagalpur for further care after the tea preparation error was discovered.
Following the Supaul incident, a district education department team inspected the madrasa on the District Magistrate’s orders, reviewing its facilities, residential arrangements, and compliance with permission and safety regulations, with a preliminary assessment pointing to possible food poisoning. Parallelly, officials in Bhagalpur are investigating how phenyl—a disinfectant—ended up stored in a glass used for milk, seeking to determine any negligence by staff. Both cases underscore growing concerns over food safety and oversight in residential educational settings in Bihar.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | BR State |
| Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |