Surajpur (Chhattisgarh): A total of 175 students of a government school in Surajpur district fell ill after they consumed food served in the school on Holi.

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Chhattisgarh SP Vaishy said, "The paneer, which was served in the morning of Holi celebrations, was also served in the evening".

"We have given all the food samples to the food safety officer to know the actual cause. As of now, I think this due to paneer," added Vaishy.

Currently, the students are admitted to a hospital.

Last year in December, 28 students of Balvikas Vidya Mandir school in Mumbai's Jogeshwari fell ill after consuming 'Khichdi'.