30 students hospitalized after suspected gas leak at school in Tamil Nadu, investigation underway | India News

Chennai: Around 30 students of a school in Tiruvottiyur in Tamil Nadu's Chennai province were admitted to a hospital on Friday after they felt unwell and a sore throat, which were reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said. The incident caused panic among students and school authorities. All affected students are safe and receiving medical treatment, officials said.

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, “As of now, I cannot say the exact cause.” He added, “We are yet to ascertain the exact cause. Our team came and assessed the situation, everything was normal and we did not smell any gas or leaks from the air conditioner.” Meanwhile, parents of affected children accused the school authorities of not providing clear information about the situation.

“The school management does not provide any clear information. My child is still under observation in the hospital. She had a sore throat for the last three days, which we thought was minor, but today she was admitted,” said a parent.

Local police rushed to the scene and are investigating the cause of the leak, while monitoring the situation to prevent further risks. Forensic experts and officials from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) have also reached the spot.