Hyderabad School Gate Collapse Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Boy

A six-year-old boy died after a school gate fell on him in Hyderabad. Locals blamed poor installation and maintenance, prompting an investigation and a protest demanding action against the school authorities. The police have filed a case under BNSS 2023, with further steps awaiting a post-mortem report.

A tragic incident in Hyderabad has claimed the life of a six-year-old boy after the main gate of a government school fell on him. The accident occurred on Monday evening as the boy was leaving Zilla Parishad High School in Hayathnagar. The heavy metallic gate, reportedly installed only a few months ago, detached from its hinges and fell, severely injuring the child. He was rushed to a nearby private hospital but succumbed to his injuries that night.

The child’s parents, both municipal garbage collectors, were devastated by the incident, leading them to file a case against the school under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which mandates an inquiry into suspicious deaths. Hayathnagar’s Inspector of Police, P Nagaraju Goud, confirmed the case, attributing the collapse to possible negligence in the gate’s installation and maintenance.

The tragic event sparked local outrage, with family members and residents staging a protest outside the school on Tuesday, demanding accountability from the authorities. Community members alleged negligence, citing the school’s failure to ensure the gate’s safety. A local resident noted that the incident could have been prevented with proper quality checks during the gate’s installation.

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Authorities, including the police and district education officials, met with the grieving family and pledged a thorough investigation. The boy’s body has been sent to Osmania General Hospital for a post-mortem, and further action will be taken based on the report.