Class 3 girl dies after school wall collapses during lunch break in J&K's Kupwara

The girl sustained critical injuries in the incident and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival.

In Short

• Victim student identified as Gaziya Parvaiz, daughter of Parvaiz Ahmad
• Critically injured student rushed to nearby hospital but declared brought dead
• Authorities initiate investigation to ascertain circumstances of wall collapse

A Class 3 girl died after a portion of a school boundary wall collapsed on her during the lunch break in Drugmulla area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, triggering concern and prompting authorities to order an investigation into the incident.

The victim has been identified as Gaziya Parvaiz, daughter of Parvaiz Ahmad Najar.

According to officials, the incident occurred when a section of the school wall suddenly gave way and fell on the young student while she was inside the school premises.

The girl sustained critical injuries in the incident and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival.

The tragic incident has raised concerns over the safety of students within school premises, particularly regarding the condition and maintenance of school infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the concerned authorities have taken cognisance of the matter and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the collapse.

The inquiry is expected to establish the cause of the incident and determine whether any negligence or lapses contributed to the fatal accident.

Further details are awaited as the investigation proceeds.

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