Three sacks of midday meal rice meant for children of Mynri-Umsning Upper Primary School in Ri Bhoi district were found rotten.
This was detected by area unit of the Hynñiewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Friday.
HYC unit President, Kynjailang Teron who visited the school stated that the bags of rice were damaged and rotten. He alleged that the supplier had intentionally supplied damaged rice putting the health of children at stake.
Demanding replacement for the rice the HYC has sought strict action from the district administration and the education department. “If no action is taken we will not hesitate to take drastic steps because this concerns the lives of children,” Teron added.