Mysterious smell at Delhi school leaves 23 students hospitalised

New Delhi: An alarming incident at Nigam Pratibha Vidyalaya in Delhi's Inderpuri has prompted a police investigation after 23 students were rushed to the hospital due to vomiting on Friday.

The Delhi police have registered a case against unidentified individuals under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) following the distressing event.

Students Hospitalized After Exposure to Foul Smell

Upon arriving at the scene, the police team discovered a group of students who were visibly unwell. Urgent measures were taken to transfer these students to medical facilities for immediate attention.

Preliminary evaluations suggest that a noxious odour abruptly pervaded several classrooms, triggering a wave of illness among the students. Notably, the affected children had consumed their meals mere moments before the incident occurred.

Evacuation and Vigilant Monitoring Ensue
Although the malodorous sensation has since abated, a precautionary measure has seen the evacuation of all classrooms to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Investigation Underway to Identify the Source
Authorities are examining the premises in an attempt to pinpoint the source of the odour that led to the distressing incident.

Awaiting Additional Details
Additional details regarding the incident are anticipated as investigators work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unsettling incident.

(With inputs from ANI)