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Ceiling Fan Falls On Students In Delhi School

A 12-year-old girl suffered a head injury, 9 stitches after a ceiling fan fell on her in a Delhi school.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 03 September 2026 at 09:38 am
Ceiling Fan Falls On Students In Delhi School

A shocking incident occurred at a government school in southwest Delhi on Wednesday, where a ceiling fan fell on students during class, injuring a 12-year-old girl. The girl sustained a head injury and received nine stitches. The incident took place at Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Sagarpur, while the class was in progress.

Two students were injured in the incident, including the 12-year-old girl. Both students were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Deputy Director of Education, Southwest district, has constituted a fact-finding committee to inquire into the incident and submit its report within three working days.

The school principal had retired about a month ago, and the matter was taken up with the district education department. Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized Education Minister Ashish Sood over the incident, asking him to meet the injured girl. Bharadwaj said the girl suffered nine stitches after a fan fell on her at the school.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and maintenance of school infrastructure. The fact-finding committee will investigate the cause of the incident and submit its report. The district education department will take necessary actions based on the report.

The safety of students is a top priority, and such incidents should not occur in schools. The government should ensure that all schools have proper infrastructure and maintenance to prevent such incidents. The incident has sparked a debate about the condition of government schools in Delhi and the need for improvement.

The injured girl is receiving treatment, and her condition is stable. The incident has caused concern among parents and students, and the school authorities are taking steps to prevent such incidents in the future. The education department will also take necessary actions to ensure the safety of students in all schools.

In conclusion, the incident of a ceiling fan falling on students in a Delhi school is a shocking and disturbing incident. It highlights the need for proper maintenance and safety measures in schools to prevent such incidents. The government and school authorities should take necessary actions to ensure the safety of students and provide a safe learning environment.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the Delhi school incident?

A ceiling fan fell on students during class, injuring a 12-year-old girl who received 9 stitches on her head.

Who is investigating the incident?

The Deputy Director of Education, Southwest district, has constituted a fact-finding committee to inquire into the incident.

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