Delhi school shocker: Nine-year-old girl dies after collapsing in classroom, police probe underway
PTC News Desk: A nine-year-old girl studying in Class 3 at a school in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, died after reportedly collapsing inside her classroom on Wednesday. Police are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received at around 9:52 am on November 4 regarding the incident. The girl was taken to Malik Redix Health Care in Nirman Vihar, where doctors declared her dead.
During the preliminary investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the classroom, which reportedly showed the girl suddenly collapsing. The footage shows her entering the classroom and placing her hand on her waist before falling to the ground.
The teacher immediately lifted the child and tried to make her sit on a chair. However, the girl appeared to be unconscious. The teacher was then seen rushing out of the classroom and returning a few seconds later before taking the child outside.
Other CCTV footage from the school reportedly showed the girl climbing the stairs with other students. In another clip, she was seen in an indoor area of the school along with several children.
Preliminary information has suggested a possible heart attack as the cause of death. However, the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
Police said statements from the girl's parents and the school authorities are yet to be recorded. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other evidence as part of the ongoing enquiry.
Further investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances that led to the child's death.
- PTC NEWS
