A Class II girl student died and 41 others were hospitalised after they reportedly fell ill following the administration of chloroquine tablets at a primary school in Gollaguppa village in Polavaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as M Jamuna.

The students were initially taken to the primary health centre (PHC) at Lakshmipuram and later shifted to Bhadrachalam area hospital in Telangana, following symptoms reportedly linked to the consumption of the tablets.

Officials said the condition of most of the students was stable, while some were under observation. Senior officials have rushed to the village and launched an inquiry into the incident.