Last week, many of students from JNU went to AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital to get check-ups done after complaining about various health issues.
JNU students fall sick, dead lizard found in water cooler
A group of girl students residing in the Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) Narmada dormitory fell sick, after consuming drinking water from the cooler that had a dead lizard. Last week, many of students from JNU went to AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital to get check-ups done after complaining about various health issues.
On Wednesday, a group of students also protested in front of the warden’s office. Nigam Kumari, a resident of Narmada dormitory said, “I had stomach pain since last Thursday and I was referred to AIIMS. However, due to heavy rush at AIIMS, I went to Safdarjung Hospital. I was provided with medicines for poisoning," as reported by TNE.
Geeta Yadav, a student of International Language Studies has been sick for a week after drinking the same water. She said that after having a sore throat and body pain, she visited the health centre on campus. “I even vomited a few times and still feel the weakness in my body,” said Yadav.
Many students have been complaining about the Narmada dormitory facility and regarding an acute shortage of water and unhygienic condition for months. “We protested against the unhygienic living conditions in the dormitory and demanded regular supply of clean drinking water and good quality meals,” said Vijayalakshmi, a BA (Hons) student, residing in Narmada dormitory. She also added that earlier also they have made several complaints, but all went unheard.
Rohit Kumar, ABVP JNU president, said that the living condition in the dormitory has deteriorated and students have been forced to live in these poor conditions, especially during the summer season. “We demanded proper cleaning of water coolers every week. We also asked for desert coolers should so that students do not suffer from heat stroke” said Kumar.
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