Tuesday, August 30, 2016

India school meal deaths principal jailed for 17 years in Bihar state...

A school principal in India's eastern Bihar state has been sentenced to 17 years in prison in connection with the death of 23 children.

A court in Saran district found Mina Devi guilty of "criminal negligence and culpable homicide" for serving tainted meals to students in 2013.

A chemical used in pesticides was found to be the cause of contamination.

The free Mid-Day Meal Scheme aims to tackle hunger and boost attendance in schools, but suffers from poor hygiene.

A police inquiry found that the principal had repeatedly ignored warnings that the oil used to cook the meal was contaminated. Full story...

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