Four students and an attendant were injured when the gate of a government school collapsed in Karnataka’s Bagalkot. Nayankumari, a class three student, is seriously injured. Local people allege that this is the third incident in a year and despite complaints, no action was taken.
Ilkal (Karnataka) [भारत]July 6 (ANI): The main gate of Balakundi Government Higher Primary School in Ilkal taluk of Karnataka’s Bagalkot district collapsed on Monday morning, injuring four students and a school attendant. Ilkal police said that a Class 3 student suffered serious injuries.
According to initial information, when the students were reaching the school, the gate became loose and fell while opening. The gate fell on Nayankumari, a Class 3 student, causing serious injuries on her face. He was first taken to Ilkal government hospital and later shifted to a private hospital in Bagalkot for better treatment. Other injured students and the school attendant are being treated at Ilkal Hospital.
People accused of negligence
Local residents alleged that this is the third time in the last one year that the school gate has fallen. He said earlier requests for repairs were made to the concerned authorities, but no action was taken. An official response from the department is still awaited.
Officials assured investigation
After the incident, Ilkal Block Education Officer Jasmine Killidar visited the hospital and inquired about the health of the injured student. “We have collected information about the incident and necessary action will be taken as per rules,” he said.
Nayankumari’s family is originally from Uttar Pradesh and currently lives in Balakundi. It is being told that his father works in a local tile factory. Police and education department officials have visited the spot and further investigation is underway. (ANI)
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