Tragedy Strikes: School Roof Collapse in Jhalawar Claims Lives

A devastating roof collapse at Piplodi Primary School in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, resulted in at least three student fatalities and many injuries, sparking urgent responses from local officials and condolences from former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

In a tragic incident on Friday, the roof of Piplodi Primary School in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, collapsed, leading to the deaths of at least three students and injuring several others, authorities reported.

Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar Budania and District Collector swiftly responded to the site, with SP Budania confirming that '3-4 students died as the roof of Piplodi Primary School in Jhalawar collapsed. Many students were injured.'

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed deep sorrow over the incident through a social media platform, writing, 'In Manoharthana, Jhalawar, reports are coming in of a government school building collapsing, causing casualties among several children and teachers. I pray to God for minimal loss of life and a speedy recovery for the injured.' Further information is awaited as the situation develops.

(With inputs from agencies.)