Four girls at a government hostel in Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad could face suspension for ordering pizza. The hostel, managed by the social justice department, issued a warning notice after discovering a pizza box. Authorities emphasized the rule against outside food to prevent poisoning incidents.
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