Guwahati, March 20 -- Following Meghalaya's intervention, the Mandya district administration in Karnataka decided to send the 22 students from Meghalaya to Bala Mandir, a rehabilitation center, under the supervision of a child protection officer once they are discharged from the hospital.

This decision came after two students from Meghalaya died in Karnataka due to food poisoning, causing widespread concern.

Twelve-year-old Namebantei Marwein, from Sohparu, Nongstoin, died on Tuesday, while 13-year-old Khrehlang Khongtani, a Class 7 student from Lyndem in East Khasi Hills district's Pynursla, had passed away earlier at the same school.

Mandya's Deputy Commissioner chaired a review meeting, attended by Meghalaya officials, including Hom...