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Maha: Dead lizard found in food served at Bhangrapani Ashram school; Tribal organisations demand strict action

Nandurbar, Oct 20 (UNI) A shocking incident has come to light at the government-run Bhangrapani Ashram School in Akkalkuwa taluka of Nandurbar district, where a dead lizard was allegedly found in food served to the students.
The food had been supplied by a central kitchen.
Videos and photographs showing the alleged incident have gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage and raising serious concerns over the health and safety of tribal students residing in ashram schools.
Following the incident, tribal organisations have strongly protested and demanded an immediate inspection of the food supplied to the school. They have also called for a thorough investigation into the incident and strict legal action against the concerned manager and food supplier responsible for the alleged negligence.
The incident has once again brought the issue of food quality, student health and safety in government-run ashram schools into sharp focus.
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