Tragic School Collapse: A Community in Mourning
A school building collapse in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, led to the death of seven children and injured 27, triggering protests from locals who blamed the administration's negligence. An inquiry has been ordered as officials face backlash, while condolences pour in from national leaders and community members.
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A quiet morning at Piplodi Government School in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, devolved into chaos when a school building collapsed, resulting in seven student fatalities and injuring 27 others. The incident threw the community into turmoil, sparking protests from locals who criticized the authorities for ignoring warnings about the building's unsafe condition.
Rescue operations were immediately launched, as frantic parents and villagers sifted through debris to free trapped children. Anger escalated as villagers protested, blocking roads and demanding accountability from officials they accused of negligence. The administration confirmed a high-level probe into the incident and suspended five staff members from the school.
In the aftermath, national figures, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their condolences. As tension simmers, calls for government accountability and safety reforms in school infrastructure grow louder, with many demanding prompt compensation and justice for the affected families.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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