In a shocking revelation, 22 children have lost their lives and more than 24 children have fallen sick after consuming mid-day meal that was laced with insecticide.

Infection has been taking place in the matter. It has been suspected that the food might not have been washed properly before it was cooked. The incident has taken place in Gandamal village in Masrakh block in Bihar.

Rice, lentils, soyabeans and potatoes were served in the meals. It is said that the school authorities stopped serving the food as soon as children were found to be vomiting.

Free mid-day meal is a part of a national campaign taking place in India. As per the scheme, one meal of the day is being provided to poor children. The meal, which is cost-free, is cooked in the school kitchen.

As soon as the condition deteriorated, children were immediately rushed to a local hospital in Patna. State Official Abhijit Sinha was of the view that three children are in serious condition.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has given a month to the officials to submit reports with regard to the case. The commission has even issued notice to the Bihar Government and superintendent of police.