• School students fall sick after consuming iron tablets in Assam's Lakhimpur

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    School students fall sick after consuming iron tablets in Assam's Lakhimpur
    Iron tablets were reportedly provided to schoolchildren following their midday meals...

    Digital Desk: In a shocking incident, several students of a school in the Lakhimpur district of Assam fell ill after consuming iron tablets on Friday.

    The incident took place at the Dakhin Ghilamara High School in Lakhimpur. 

    The incident took place at Lakhimpur's Dakhin Ghilamara High School. Iron tablets were reportedly provided to schoolchildren following their midday meals. However, at least ten children fell ill after taking the medicines.

    Reportedly, the students showed symptoms of weakness, vomiting, and stomach aches. After that, they were rushed to Ghilamora Hospital for medical attention.

    The students were undergoing treatment at the hospital.  According to sources, their condition was reported to be stable.