A dead lizard was allegedly discovered in the mid-day meal served to students at a government school in west Delhi's Hari Nagar, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation, officials said on Monday.
Incident at Sarvodaya Co-educational Vidyalaya
The incident occurred on Friday during the distribution of the mid-day meal at Sarvodaya Co-educational Vidyalaya in Hari Nagar. After two or three servings had been distributed, a school helper noticed a dead lizard in the food, following which distribution was stopped immediately.
Food samples were collected for examination and an FIR was registered under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Hari Nagar police station.
No Reported Health Issues
No student or staff member has reported falling ill, suffering food poisoning, or experiencing any other adverse health effects following the incident. Further investigation is under way.
Background and Context
The mid-day meal scheme is a flagship government program aimed at improving nutrition among schoolchildren. Incidents of contamination have raised concerns about food safety protocols in schools across India.
Authorities are likely to review kitchen hygiene and supply chain practices at the school. The school administration has been instructed to cooperate with the investigation.
