Lokayukta Probes School Ceiling Collapse in Karnataka's Bagalkot District
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
The Karnataka Lokayukta has initiated a suo motu investigation following the collapse of a concrete classroom ceiling at a government primary school in Mugalolli Tanda, Bagalkot. Six students sustained minor injuries during the incident and were treated at a local hospital. Officials report that the school building was in a dilapidated state, with parents having previously raised concerns regarding the structure's safety. The Lokayukta has ordered the Education Department to conduct a comprehensive safety audit of all schools in the district, covering infrastructure, hygiene, and basic facilities. Authorities must now ensure that classes are held in alternative locations until any identified unsafe structures are certified as secure by a qualified engineer.
Why it matters
The investigation forces immediate structural safety audits across Bagalkot district, potentially preventing further accidents in aging government school buildings and holding local officials accountable for maintenance failures.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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