Hostel Workers Association seeks CID probe into food poisoning incidents at Dandoti, Karajagi residential schools in Kalaburagi
A contract workers' association in Karnataka is demanding a CID inquiry into food poisoning incidents at two residential schools. The union alleges that current investigations are shielding higher-level officials and failing to address systemic corruption and administrative negligence.
Why it matters
The demand for a higher-level probe underscores concerns regarding accountability and the quality of welfare services provided to students in government-run institutions.
The Karnataka State Government Hostel and Residential Schools Contract Workers’ Association has demanded an inquiry by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the incidents of students falling ill after consuming food at Morarji Desai Residential Schools in Dandoti in Chittapur taluk and Karajagi in Afzalpur taluk in Kalaburagi district, alleging that attempts were being made to shield officials responsible for lapses.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the association State president Bheemshetty Yempalli alleged that suspending only principals, wardens and kitchen staff in connection with the incidents amounted to an attempt to close the case without identifying the actual reasons behind the food-related incidents.
He urged the government to order a CID probe to bring out the facts and take strict disciplinary action against officials found responsible for negligence. Such steps were necessary to prevent similar incidents in residential schools in the future, he said.
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