Twenty-two students who participated in an event organised by the Bandarawela Police on the occasion of World Children’s Day fell ill suddenly and were taken to hospital.
They were hospitalized due to symptoms of stomach pain and fainting.
Hospital sources said that the children may have become sick due to food poisoning.
Meanwhile, another group of students have been treated in the outpatient department and have been discharged.
It was reported that about 500 students from five schools have attended the event.
