Over 50 Students Fall Ill After Dead Monkey Found in Assam Engineering College Hostel Water Tank

**GUWAHATI, November 4, 2026:** More than 50 students of Assam Engineering College (AEC) in Guwahati reportedly fell ill after a dead monkey was discovered inside an overhead water tank at Hostel No. 7. The incident raised serious concerns about drinking water safety and hostel maintenance. According to reports published on November 3, students had complained about an unusual smell in the water supply after returning to the hostel following the Durga Puja vacation. **Dead Monkey Found Inside Water Tank** Students reportedly inspected the overhead water tank after several residents complained about the water quality. During the inspection, they discovered a dead monkey inside the tank. The water from the tank was reportedly being used for drinking and other daily activities. Reports also said that the same water supply was used in the hostel mess for food preparation. **Students Receive Medical Treatment** Students reported symptoms including stomach pain, vomiting and fever. According to a Press Trust of India report published on November 4, 52 students were brought to the Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital for medical examination and treatment. Hospital principal Dr Pranabjyoti Baishya said three students were referred for further medical attention. He also stated that all 52 students were stable and had been discharged after receiving treatment. **College Administration Takes Action** AEC Principal Dr Amrita Ganguly said the college administration had arranged medical check-ups, cleaned the affected water tanks and shifted students to another hostel. The administration also shifted the hostel mess following the incident. The college said that affected students were doing well and had resumed attending classes. **Concerns Over Campus Safety** The incident has raised questions about the regular inspection and maintenance of water storage facilities in student hostels. The college principal also highlighted the recurring presence of monkeys on the campus and said the institution had approached the Forest Department for assistance. The incident has brought renewed attention to the importance of safe drinking water, proper sanitation and regular maintenance of hostel facilities. **PARBIJUL INDIA** *Reporting on Assam, India and the World.*