Several seminary students were hospitalised as they ate poisoned food in Okara on Monday, a private media channel reported.
According to officials, students at the Markaz Umar bin Nas seminary fell ill after eating poisoned food, and the condition of at least 12 children worsened soon after. Rescue teams rushed the affected children to the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic, while doctors later shifted some of them to the District Hospital due to their critical condition.
After the incident, the DSP visited the hospital on the instructions of the District Police Officer (DPO). Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Usman Javed took notice of the incident and instructed authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the children. He also ordered the Assistant Commissioner to launch an inquiry into the case.
The district authorities, including police, Assistant Commissioner and DPO, reaffirmed that strict action will be taken against the individuals involved.
Also Read, Major change in winter vacation schedule expected in Sindh: details
The Sindh Education and Literacy Department is considering shifting winter vacations in schools from December to January, due to the extreme cold and strong winds in the first month of the year.
Consideration has been started to hold winter vacations in schools in January instead of December.
As per the details, the change is being suggested because, according to observations of the last few years, the most severe cold comes in January.
This is also the month when there are strong winds and low temperatures that can affect students’ comfort and even health.
Education department officials say that this proposal has come up in view of climate change.
The department’s steering committee will consider this issue during its next meeting.
If this proposal is approved, the winter vacations in schools in the southeastern regions of the country, including Karachi, will be in January instead of the last days of December.
