Death toll goes up to two as second student succumbs after eating contaminated food in Karnataka's Malavalli

MANDYA: The death toll due to food poisoning at an educational institution rose to two with one more student succumbing at a private hospital in Mysuru.

The victim has been identified as Nami Banthai.

Two days ago, a 13-year-old student Kerlong died after consuming the same contaminated food in Malavalli. Both students who died in the incident are from Meghalaya.

Around 40 students fell ill after consuming contaminated food prepared by a hotel and distributed by a businessman during Holi festival. Out of these five students in critical condition were admitted to a private hospital in Mysuru for advanced treatment.

The police have intensified the investigation. The hotel that supplied the contaminated food has been sealed. Several persons including the hotel owner,  hostel warder and school management secretary, have been arrested.