š Jhalawar School Tragedy: 7 Kids Die as Roof Collapses During Prayer š¢š
- MediaFx
- Jul 26, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā Seven children lost their lives and over 20 were seriously injured when the roof of a classroom at the government Upper Primary School in Piplodi village, Jhalawar (Rajasthan) collapsed on the morning of 25 July 2025. Students had warned teachers about falling debris, but concerns were dismissed. Five teachers have been suspended, an investigation launched, and protests erupted in the area. Authorities have deployed extra police as tensions rise. #SchoolCollapse #JhalawarTragedy
š„ What Happened?
On 25 July 2025Ā at around 7:40āÆAM, students were gathering for the morning prayer in a classroom housing grades 6ā8, built in 1994. Suddenly, the roof caved in, burying kids under rubble. At least seven students were killed, and 21ā30 injured, with many in critical condition.
š£ļø Warnings Went Unheeded
Students said pebbles and bricks were falling from the ceiling before the collapse. They alerted teachers, but were told to stay seatedāteachers were reportedly having poha breakfast outsideĀ and ignored the alarms.
šØ Rescue & Response
Villagers, teachers, and parents rushed to rescue efforts. Some children were pulled out in under 20 minutes. Due to delayed ambulances, many injured kids were taken to the hospital by motorcycles.
āļø Action Taken
Five school officialsāincluding Principal Meena Garg and four teachersāhave been suspendedĀ for negligence. Education Minister Madan Dilawar accepted moral responsibilityĀ and called for a high-level inquiry. Compensation of ā¹10 lakh per deceased child was announced, and each bereaved family will be offered a government job. Plans include naming the new classrooms after the victims.
š„ Protests & Political Fallout
Local anger escalated as community members clashed with police. Additional forces were deployed to maintain order while villagers demanded accountabilityāÆfrom the administration. Opposition parties and activists have labeled the incident āmurderā by negligenceĀ and demanded the ministerās resignation. Former CM Vasundhara Raje has urged a statewide safety audit of all government schools.
š Why It Matters
This tragic collapse has exposed the neglected state of school infrastructure, especially during monsoon season. The building was not on the list of dilapidated structuresĀ flagged for repairs, despite complaints from locals. The systemās failure to act on early warnings has cost innocent children their lives.
š ļø From the Peopleās Perspective
From the viewpoint of working folks and affected families: these kids had the right to learn in safetyānot fear crumbling roofs. Our education system should prioritize children, not politiciansā bungalows. The tragedy reveals structural inequality: poor rural schools are ignored while funds flow elsewhere. True accountability must follow todayās grief, so no more lives are lost due to administrative apathy. The demands for justice here are rooted in people-first values and equality. MediaFx stands with the bereaved families and calls for meaningful reforms and proactive maintenance of every government schoolāespecially in raināsoaked seasons.
