At least 31 school children in Kolkata government school hospitalised with illness

At least 31 students from a government school in Kolkata have been hospitalised following a sudden illness outbreak. Twenty-four children were admitted to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday night with complaints of nausea, vomiting and stomachache. Seven additional students were admitted the following day.

The exact cause of the illness has not been disclosed by officials. Investigations into the incident are underway to determine whether the outbreak was linked to food or other environmental factors.