Telangana Tragedy, UKG Student Dies After Pencil Pierces Throat
A six-year-old UKG student died in a tragic school accident in Khammam district after a pencil injury. Police have launched an investigation into school safety lapses.
A heartbreaking incident has shocked Telangana after a six-year-old UKG student died in a tragic accident at a private school in Khammam district. The incident occurred at a school in Nayakangudem village, Kusumanchi Mandal, raising serious concerns over school safety and supervision of young children.
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The child, identified as Vihar, lost his life after a pencil he was holding accidentally pierced his throat while he was returning from the toilet during school hours.
How the Accident Happened
According to preliminary information, the incident took place at around 3 pm on Wednesday during the afternoon break.
What happened:
- The child went to the toilet during the break
- While returning to the classroom, he slipped and fell
- The pencil in his hand entered his throat
- He started bleeding heavily and was critically injured
Teachers and school staff rushed to help immediately after the accident.
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Child Dies While Being Taken to Hospital
The school staff shifted the injured child to a hospital in Khammam using a 108 ambulance. However, despite prompt efforts, Vihar died on the way to the hospital.
Doctors later stated that the pencil had entered the trachea, caused severe internal bleeding and breathed obstruction, which proved fatal.
Police Register Case, Probe Underway
Following the incident, local police registered a case of accidental death and launched an investigation.
Police are examining:
- Whether there was any negligence by school authorities
- If proper safety measures and supervision were in place
- Compliance with school safety guidelines for young children
Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
Incident Sparks Debate on School Safety
The tragic death of the UKG student has left the local community in deep shock and grief. Parents and residents have demanded stricter safety norms in schools, especially for lower kindergarten children.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for:
- Close supervision of young students
- Safer classroom and school environments
- Clear safety protocols during breaks
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