Garhwa: Taking cognisance of reports of eight girls suffering from food poisoning and illness at a residential school in Kharondhi, the district administration has taken strict action against the warden and staff.On the basis of an inquiry report, Garhwa DC Pashupatinath Mishra relieved warden Laxmi Devi, accountant Sonam Kumari, teachers Alka Kumari and Kanti Kumari, and cook Kamla Devi from duty. “Safe environment, quality food and other necessary facilities will be provided to all the girls,” Mishra said.“Safe environment, quality food and other necessary facilities will be provided to all the girls,” Garhwa DC Pashupatinath Mishra said.The DC constituted a five-member inquiry team, which spoke to the girls. The girls alleged they were forced to live in an untidy environment. They said that when they asked for sanitary pads, insulting words were used. They also alleged they were forced to press the legs of teachers and perform several other tasks.The girls alleged they were forced to live in an untidy environment.They said that when they asked for sanitary pads, insulting words were used against them. They also alleged they were forced to press the legs of teachers and perform several other tasks.On Friday, the girls were stopped from taking water from the hand pump, forcing them to drink hot water.The DC assured the girls that a safe environment, quality food and necessary facilities would be ensured.On Saturday, many guardians gathered outside the school, demanding action. Police intervened and brought the situation under control.