Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- An alleged attempt to contaminate a school borewell with 'poison' was reported on Saturday at Sindhabeda Upper Primary School under Dalapatiguda panchayat in Mathili block of Odisha's Malkangiri district, raising serious concerns over student safety.

The incident came to light after borewell water at the school was found to be unusual in appearance and smell, prompting school authorities to take immediate precautionary measures and avert a potential health hazard.

According to sources, the issue was detected shortly after the school reopened for the day. During preparations for the midday meal, women engaged in cooking noticed foam in the borewell water along with a strange odour when the water motor was switched...