Two students injured as concrete falls from classroom ceiling in Khammam
The Class IX students were injured at a state-run SC girls' Gurukul in Bonakal mandal on Saturday.
Two Class IX students were injured on Saturday when a layer of concrete fell from a classroom ceiling at the Scheduled Caste girls’ Gurukul in Bonakal mandal, Khammam district, according to reports by The Hindu and Telangana Today.
The incident occurred while the students were attending a class. One student suffered a head injury, while the other sustained an injury to her leg.
The injured students, identified as A. Keerthana and Pujitha, received first aid at a local Primary Health Centre before being moved to the Government General Hospital in Khammam. Both are reported to be out of danger.
Students at the school stated that the roof slabs in six rooms had been deteriorating for several years. The school has approximately 579 students.
All-India Students Federation State working president E. Ramakrishna demanded an inspection of all classrooms to assess structural stability and called for immediate repairs. Local sarpanch Banothu Jyothi also urged authorities to prioritise student safety and repair the dilapidated building.
Parents of the students have also demanded that the Gurukul building undergo proper maintenance and repairs.