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Delhi Govt Probes Schoolgirl's Tragic Death
1 Sep
Summary
- Girl allegedly collapsed after punishment for forgetting a book.
- Hospital officials state she had a rare fatal brain disorder.
- Delhi government orders an impartial inquiry into the incident.
An inquiry has been ordered by the Delhi government into the death of a 10-year-old girl, who passed away on August 27, over a month after reportedly falling ill after an incident at her Vinod Nagar government school. Her family alleges she collapsed after being punished for forgetting a book and that the school delayed medical attention.
Officials at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) stated the girl had been diagnosed with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and progressive fatal brain disorder for which she had been receiving treatment for approximately six months. The Delhi education minister confirmed an impartial inquiry is underway and the concerned teacher has been transferred.
In response to the tragedy, the government announced a pilot project to establish dedicated medical rooms in 100 government schools, with plans for expansion to 1,086 schools. This initiative, allocated ₹5 crore for its initial phase, aims to provide first aid and basic health support.
