Class 5 student dies after suspected food poisoning in school, Odisha CM orders probe

BHUBANESWAR: Amid tension over the death of a Class 5 student due to suspected food poisoning at a government-run tribal school in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an ex gratia of Rs three lakh for the deceased’s family and ordered an inquiry by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC), Central Division.

According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) late on Tuesday night, upon learning about the death of Rupali Besra, a student of the Ashram School under Rasgovindpur tehsil in Mayurbhanj district, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

CM Majhi also announced an ex gratia of Rs 3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the bereaved family of the deceased student. Additionally, the Chief Minister has ordered an RDC-level inquiry into the incident.

He has directed the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Central Division) to conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances under which the students fell ill and how Rupali’s death occurred, and to submit a report. The RDC will visit the government Ashram School on Wednesday to inquire into the incident.