India, May 8 -- SAHARSA Three hundred students of a government middle school in Baluaha village of Bihar's Saharsa district fell ill after consuming mid-day-meal (MDM) which was allegedly contaminated by a dead snake on Thursday, police said.

The children are undergoing treatment at a primary health centre (PHC) and said to be out of danger.

District magistrate (DM) Deepesh Kumar who visited the health centres for inspection, told Hindustan Times over phone, "All children are safe. I have directed the district education officer (DEO) to lodge an FIR against the NGO and the school's management. In addition, a team will be set up to investigate."

According to the police, about 300 students at Middle School Baluaha under Mahishi block sta...