Complaint Filed with State Human Rights Commission Over Food Poisoning at Medak KGBV
Call for Accountability Over Alleged Negligence Affecting Students’ Health and Safety
Hyderabad, February 21, 2026
A complaint has been lodged with the Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC), Hyderabad, alleging human rights violations in connection with a food poisoning incident at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Regode mandal of Medak district. The complaint was filed by Dundra Kumaraswamy, president of the National BC Dal and an advocate, through the HRC portal (video diary No. 279/IN/2026-HRCNET).
According to the complaint, the incident occurred on February 20, 2026, when nearly 25 girl students reportedly fell ill after consuming upma served in the morning. The students experienced vomiting and other symptoms of illness, with the condition of at least 10 of them stated to have turned serious. The episode has been described as deeply concerning.
Mr. Kumaraswamy contended that the incident amounted to a violation of the students’ fundamental rights to health, safety and a life of dignity. He urged the Commission to conduct a thorough inquiry into the circumstances leading to the incident and to ascertain why such episodes are reportedly recurring in residential educational institutions.
In his petition, he called for an independent and comprehensive investigation into the matter. He sought the immediate suspension of officials found to have been negligent and demanded urgent corrective measures concerning drinking water, food quality and sanitation standards at the school.
The complaint further requested that the affected students be provided with appropriate corporate-level medical treatment and psychological support. It also emphasised the need for a stringent monitoring mechanism to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.
Stating that safeguarding the lives and health of students is a primary responsibility of the government and educational authorities, Mr. Kumaraswamy urged the Commission to treat the episode as a human rights violation and to initiate prompt action in accordance with law.