New Delhi: A nine-year-old Class 3 student died after her health suddenly deteriorated on Wednesday morning at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase-2, east Delhi. The child had returned to her classroom after a sports class. During this time, she suddenly fell to the floor in front of the teacher. She was immediately taken to hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Initial investigation has suggested a possible heart-related problem, though the actual cause of death will be clear only after the post-mortem report.
According to police, information about the incident was received at around 9:52 am. CCTV footage from the classroom shows the child suddenly collapsing. The teacher tried to lift and help her, and then called other staff members for assistance. The school staff first took the child to a private hospital. After being shifted from there to another hospital, she was taken to a hospital in Nirman Vihar, where doctors declared her dead.
After the incident, the child’s family raised questions over the school’s emergency medical arrangements. The family alleged that the child’s life could have been saved if CPR and proper first aid had been provided in time. The family also questioned the delay in taking her to hospital. These allegations are being investigated.
Police have taken possession of CCTV footage from the school premises and started an investigation. The child’s body has been sent for post-mortem. According to police, no signs of any conspiracy or external interference have been found so far. Statements of the school management and people concerned are being recorded, and all aspects of the incident are being investigated.
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