Tragic school roof collapse claims teacher's life: Government initiates probe

A tragic incident occurred in Baddowal on Ferozepur road, where the roof of a government school collapsed, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old female teacher. Three other teachers were injured during this unfortunate incident. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann responded promptly by ordering an investigation and the filing of a criminal complaint against the contractor responsible for renovating the school.

The Incident

The incident took place while four teachers were in the staff room of the government senior secondary school. They were immediately taken to a private hospital, but sadly, one of the teachers, Ravinder Kaur, could not be saved and was declared deceased by Deputy Superintendent of Police Deepkaran Singh Toor. The cause of the roof collapse remains unknown.

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Injured Teachers

Three other teachers, Narinderjeet Kaur, Sukhjeet Kaur, and Indu Rani, sustained injuries but are currently receiving medical treatment and are in stable condition.
In response to this tragic event, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken the matter seriously and ordered both a magisterial inquiry and the initiation of a legal case against the contractor responsible for the school's renovation. 

Safety Measures

The safety of the school building is now under scrutiny, and the building has been sealed off. People living nearby have been urged to avoid the area until a safety assessment is completed. After receiving news of the accident, several teams from the administration, along with the Indo-Tibetan Police Force (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), were dispatched to the site to rescue the trapped teachers. Fortunately, they were successfully rescued and taken to the hospital.

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Government Support

The Deputy Commissioner, Surabhi Malik, also assured that all medical expenses for the injured teachers would be covered by the Punjab government. In summary, this tragic incident has led to the death of a teacher and injuries to three others. The government is taking swift action to investigate and ensure the safety of the school building, while also providing support to the affected teachers.