7-Year-Old Dies at Maswan Ashram School, SIT Probe Launched

A seven-year-old student, Shreyas Shailesh Ambat, died at the aided Ashram School in Maswan, Palghar, Maharashtra. The Health Department has conducted a comprehensive health screening of all students at the institution.

The screening was initiated after the student's death, and preventive and treatment measures have been taken. A team of senior officials, including the Zilla Parishad Chief Executive Officer and the District Surgeon, visited the school to review the situation.

The officials assessed the health condition of the students, medical treatment being provided to those admitted to hospitals, and the arrangements for drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene at the school. A specialised medical team examined the students, and blood samples, serum, throat swabs, and other samples have been collected for investigation.

The samples have been sent to laboratories in Pune and the MRHRU laboratory at Dahanu for testing. Water samples from the Ashram School have also been sent for laboratory testing. At present, all students are reported to be stable and out of danger.

As a precautionary measure, some students have been kept under medical observation. Of these, 24 students are undergoing treatment at the Primary Health Centre in Maswan, five at the Rural Hospital in Manor, and one at the Rural Hospital in Palghar.

The school's Headmaster, Superintendent, and another staff member have been suspended pending inquiry. The administration has ordered a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student's death, the health condition of students, and the overall functioning and management of the Ashram School.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to conduct a detailed inquiry into the student's death, the health issues reported among students, sanitation, and other aspects of the school's functioning. The four-member SIT will be headed by Apurva Basur, Project Officer, ITDP Jawhar.

The incident has raised concerns about the health and safety of students at the school. The SIT probe will look into the circumstances surrounding the student's death and the overall functioning of the school.

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to ensure the health and safety of students at the school. The incident is a reminder of the need for regular health check-ups and proper sanitation facilities in schools.

The SIT probe will help to identify the cause of the student's death and the health issues reported among students. The probe will also look into the management and functioning of the Ashram School.

In conclusion, the death of a seven-year-old student at the Maswan Ashram School has led to a mass health screening and the formation of a SIT to probe the case. The incident has raised concerns about the health and safety of students at the school, and the SIT probe will help to identify the cause of the student's death and the health issues reported among students.