Bhubaneswar, 15 April (H.S.): Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC)-level inquiry into the death of Rupali Beshra, a Class V student of an Ashram School in Rasgovindpur area of Mayurbhanj district.

Rupali, daughter of Durga Beshra from Rasagobindapur tehsil, reportedly died due to suspected food poisoning at the school hostel. Several other students also fell ill following the incident, raising serious concerns over food safety and hygiene at the residential institution.

The RDC of the Central Division has been directed to visit the spot on the morning of April 16 and conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances leading to the student’s death and the sudden illness of others.

Expressing deep grief over the tragic incident, the Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. He also announced an ex-gratia assistance of ₹3 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) to the next of kin of the deceased.

Meanwhile, two medical teams have been mobilised to assess the health condition of the affected students. One team, comprising the Joint Director of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and a microbiologist, is already stationed in Baripada, while another team is scheduled to reach Rasgovindpur on Wednesday for further investigation and medical support.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda