Four children have died after the roof of a government school classroom collapsed in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan. Approximately 60 children were present at the time of the accident. An investigation has been ordered, and the injured are receiving treatment.
Rajasthan: A tragic incident has occurred in a government school in Piplodi village, Manohar Thana area of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. The roof of the Rajkiya Ucch Prathmik Vidyalaya collapsed while children were studying inside the classroom. Four children died on the spot in the accident, while several others were seriously injured.
Approximately 60 Children Present in the Classroom
According to eyewitnesses, around 60 children were present in the classroom when the roof collapsed. The sudden accident shook the entire premises. It is feared that more than 25 children were trapped under the debris. Following the accident, local people rushed to help and started removing the debris on their own.
Chaos Erupted as the Roof Collapsed
A chaotic atmosphere prevailed at the scene after the accident. The debris was so extensive that the school looked like it had been reduced to ruins. Amidst the screams and cries, local villagers and relatives tried to pull the children out of the rubble. The administration and police team were also immediately called to the scene.
Seriously Injured Children Receiving Treatment
Several children injured in the roof collapse have been admitted to a nearby government hospital. The condition of some of them is said to be critical. The medical department has stated that all the injured are being given first aid, and will be referred to larger hospitals as needed.
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Expresses Concern
Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has expressed deep concern over the accident. He said that this is an extremely unfortunate incident. Expressing his condolences through social media, he said that he prays to God for the speedy recovery of the injured and for the bereaved families to have the strength to bear this unbearable grief.
Education Minister Announces High-Level Investigation
Rajasthan's Education Minister, Madan Dilawar, has also reacted to the accident, expressing his sorrow. He said that this incident is extremely painful. The government will bear all the medical expenses of all the injured. Also, orders have been given for a high-level inquiry into how the school roof collapsed.
Questions Raised on the Quality of Construction
This accident has raised serious questions about the safety of government school buildings and the quality of construction. Locals allege that the school building was old and had dampness and cracks in many places, but no repairs were carried out. Now that this accident has happened, the negligence of the administration has also been exposed.
Villagers and parents have demanded strict action against the guilty officials and construction agencies. They say that if the school building had been inspected or repaired in time, these innocent lives would not have been lost.
