Breaking: Seven Children Dead After School Roof Collapse in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar, Questions Over Negligence Mount

A tragic incident unfolded in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, where the roof of an upper primary school in Piplodi village collapsed, killing seven children and injuring over 30. The accident occurred during school hours when heavy rains caused the already dilapidated roof to cave in, trapping several students beneath the debris. Locals were the first to respond, rushing to the site and beginning rescue efforts with bare hands before JCB machines arrived. The injured were immediately taken to nearby hospitals, with 11 critically hurt—three of them currently on ventilator support. Initial reports indicate that the school building was in a dangerously poor condition. The education department had reportedly issued orders earlier this month not to operate schools from damaged buildings, but no alternative arrangements were made for this school. Rajasthan’s Education Minister said ₹200 crore had already been sanctioned for repairs across the state. The incident has sparked political outrage. BJP leaders blamed Congress for alleged past corruption, while Congress demanded accountability from the current government. As grief-stricken families mourn their children, the pressing question remains: Who is responsible for risking young lives by allowing education in unsafe structures?

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