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Jadcherla, Telangana – More than 50 students of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Jadcherla suffered food poisoning after consuming their meals on campus on Thursday. The affected students exhibited symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever, raising concerns about food safety and hygiene at the institute.
Allegations of Cover-Up by College Administration Students alleged that the NMIMS management attempted to cover up the incident by treating affected students on campus instead of shifting them to hospitals for proper medical attention. Private doctors were reportedly brought in to treat students in common areas such as the library and other open spaces within the college premises, drawing criticism from both students and local authorities.
MLA P. Anirudh Reddy’s Intervention Upon learning about the situation, Jadcherla MLA P. Anirudh Reddy rushed to the institute and confronted the administration. Expressing shock over the conditions in which students were being treated, he questioned the qualifications of the doctors attending to them and the lack of adequate medical equipment.
Addressing university officials, he demanded immediate action, saying, “You are only trying to protect the university. Protect the children. Shift them to hospitals immediately. If anything happens, who will take the responsibility?”
Following his intervention, around 15-20 students were finally shifted to hospitals in Mahabubnagar and Hyderabad for better medical care.
Negligence and Lack of Emergency Response Students expressed outrage over what they described as prolonged negligence by the administration regarding food quality. They claimed that previous complaints about substandard groceries, vegetables, and cooking oils used in the mess were ignored.
Further exacerbating the crisis, students alleged that no ambulances were initially arranged for those in urgent need of medical care. “The administration’s failure extended beyond the provision of safe and hygienic food. The lack of emergency medical transportation further worsened the crisis. It was only after considerable pressure from concerned authorities that an ambulance was finally arranged, highlighting the administration’s complete disregard for student welfare,” read a statement issued by students.
Recurrent Complaints Over Food Quality This incident, students say, is not an isolated one. Many have repeatedly raised concerns over poor food and drinking water quality at NMIMS Telangana. Despite multiple complaints, they claim the administration has continued to ignore the issue, endangering student health.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism, with students demanding immediate corrective action to ensure food safety and adequate healthcare facilities on campus. Authorities are expected to investigate the matter further and take necessary measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
Disclaimer: This report is based on student accounts and official statements. Further investigations may provide additional clarity on the incident.
