Imphal, Sept. 2 -- In an alarming development, over 70 students from the Sita Government High School in the Tengnoupal district have been indisposed within a week, reports India TodayNE.

School authorities have been forced to close the institution indefinitely, even postponing the Teachers' Day celebrations on September 5.

As per the report, typhoid seems to be the reason behind the outbreak.

Even a seasonal viral infection or mosquito-borne diseases is not ruled out.

The sick students were at first brought to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) 18 km away from the school at the Tengnoupal District Headquarters.

But limited facilities were an impediment.

Several students were advised to be treated at home.

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