Dead monkey contaminates hostel water tank at Guwahati college; 43 students fall ill

Forty-three students at Assam Engineering College fell ill after consuming contaminated water from a hostel tank. The water was contaminated by a monkey’s carcass that was discovered in the tank. Following the incident, students experienced minor illnesses, prompting medical attention from local healthcare facilities. The college administration responded by cleaning and disinfecting the tank while relocating students to another hostel.