Seven students dead as portion of school building collapses in Rajasthan
Public Lokpal
July 25, 2025
Seven students dead as portion of school building collapses in Rajasthan
JHALAWAR : A portion of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district on Friday, leaving Seven children dead and 29 injured, police said.
The children at the Piplod Government School in Manoharthana block of the district were assembling for morning prayers when the incident took place.
The police were informed at around 7:45 am.
Police said the children were pulled out of the debris with the help of teachers and villagers.
Five of the deceased have been identified as Kundar, Kanha, Raidas, Anuradha and Badal Bhil, Station House Officer, Manoharthana, Nand Kishore said.
There were around 35 students in the building when the incident occurred, officials said.
Earlier Station House Officer at Dangipura police station Vijendra Singh had said that classes for 6 and 7 in the building gave away leading to the collapse.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the incident.
Education minister Madan Dilawar said a high-level inquiry will be conducted into the incident.
He directed officials to rush to the spot and ensure that the children get proper treatment.
Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured students.
Leader of opposition Tikaram Jully also expressed grief over the incident.
PTI