🛑 Jhalawar School Tragedy: 7 Kids Die as Roof Collapses During Prayer 😢📉
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TL;DR: 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
😥 What Happened?
On 25 July 2025 at around 7:40 AM, students were gathering for the morning prayer in a classroom housing grades 6–8, built in 1994. Suddenly, the roof caved in, burying kids under rubble. At least seven students were killed, and 21–30 injured, with many in critical condition.
🗣️ Warnings Went Unheeded
Students said pebbles and bricks were falling from the ceiling before the collapse. They alerted teachers, but were told to stay seated—teachers were reportedly having poha breakfast outside and ignored the alarms.
🚨 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.
⚖️ Action Taken
Five school officials—including Principal Meena Garg and four teachers—have been suspended for negligence. Education Minister Madan Dilawar accepted moral responsibility and called for a high-level inquiry. Compensation of ₹10 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.
🔥 Protests & Political Fallout
Local anger escalated as community members clashed with police. Additional forces were deployed to maintain order while villagers demanded accountability from the administration. Opposition parties and activists have labeled the incident “murder” by negligence and demanded the minister’s resignation. Former CM Vasundhara Raje has urged a statewide safety audit of all government schools.
🔍 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 structures flagged for repairs, despite complaints from locals. The system’s failure to act on early warnings has cost innocent children their lives.
🛠️ From the People’s Perspective
From the viewpoint of working folks and affected families: these kids had the right to learn in safety—not fear crumbling roofs. Our education system should prioritize children, not politicians’ bungalows. The tragedy reveals structural inequality: poor rural schools are ignored while funds flow elsewhere. True accountability must follow today’s 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 school—especially in rain‑soaked seasons.
