Rajasthan School Roof Collapse: Students Report Stone Falls, Teacher Neglect
School Building Collapse in Jhalawar Injures 20 Children, Locals Blame Negligence
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Jhalawar, Rajasthan: A devastating incident unfolded in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, when a portion of a government school building collapsed, injuring at least 20 children. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has sparked outrage among locals who allege administrative negligence adn a failure to address the dilapidated condition of the school.
Tragedy Strikes During school Hours
The collapse happened at the government primary school in the Jhalawar district. While the exact cause is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest structural weakness may have been a contributing factor. The injured children were immediately rushed to the local health center for treatment.
A doctor at the Jhalawar hospital confirmed that nine of the injured children are currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),indicating the severity of their injuries.
Witnesses Recount Horror
Locals have expressed deep concern,stating that they had previously alerted the tehsildar and sub-divisional magistrate about the precarious condition of the school building. Though, their pleas for action reportedly went unheeded.”This happened due to negligence of the administration,” Balkishan, a local resident, told reporters. he recounted the harrowing experience of hearing a loud noise and witnessing a cloud of dust and debris engulfing a section of the school. The screams of children pierced through the chaos.
“I, along with others present there, immediately rushed to the building and started removing slabs and stones in order to rescue children. There was chaos. Children were crying and everyone was making efforts to pull them out. Many of us rushed the injured students to the health centre,” Balkishan added.
Another local claimed that residents managed to rescue the children and transport them to the health centre in private vehicles before any official help arrived.
Administration Responds Amidst Criticism
Jhalawar collector Ajay Singh, though, stated that the district administration had recently instructed the education department to provide information on any dilapidated school buildings.He noted that this particular school did not appear on the list submitted.”I will get it investigated and action will be taken against whoever is found guilty,” Singh assured reporters.
The incident has raised serious questions about the maintenance of school infrastructure and the responsiveness of local authorities to safety concerns. Investigations are ongoing to determine the precise cause of the collapse and to hold responsible parties accountable.