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43 students taken ill after having poisonous drink

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Press Trust of India Howrah (WB)
Last Updated : Aug 27 2014 | 12:15 AM IST
At least 43 students, including 23 girls, were taken ill after having poisonous drink during tiffin hours at primary school in West Bengal's Howrah district today.
The students of Chengale Chowktashi primary school have been admitted to the Uluberia hospital where they have been declared out of danger, officials said.
Uluberia (East) MLA and minister Haider Ajid and parliamentary secretary Pulak Ray visited the hospital and took stock of the situation.
The lady hawker who sold the drink have been detained for interrogation.
A probe has been ordered into the incident.

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First Published: Aug 27 2014 | 12:15 AM IST

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