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Udaipur School Roof Plaster Collapses, Three Children Injured
- •The plaster of a dilapidated classroom roof at the Government Primary School in Narada collapsed, injuring three children.
- •Injured students Kajal, Krishna, and Lalit suffered serious head injuries and walked home on their own as no teacher was present.
- •The incident mirrors the terrifying memories of the Jhalawar school accident, highlighting severe negligence by authorities.
- •Villagers reported that only superficial painting was done in the name of repairs in 2020 despite repeated warnings.
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The ceiling plaster of a dilapidated classroom at the Government Primary School in Narada suddenly collapsed, trapping and seriously injuring three students. The children suffered head injuries, and the heavy debris completely smashed the teacher's table and chair.
Local villagers and parents expressed massive anger following the incident, pointing out that the roof had only received a superficial coat of paint in 2020 instead of structural repairs. Despite previous warnings to officials about the building's hazardous condition, no serious action was taken until the accident occurred.
Following the incident, administrative machinery arrived at the site and ordered the closure of the unsafe, dilapidated building. Authorities initiated efforts to find a safe location to ensure that the students' education can continue without interruption.
