Three Students of a private school died and two others got injured after an overhead water tank collapsed in the Naharlagun area of Arunachal Pradesh. The students lost their lives as the tank fell on them, said police.
According to police, the incident took place at a private school in Model Village around 9 am. Speaking To ANI, Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo stated, “Three among five died and treatment of two others is underway.”
He further mentioned that “An overhead water tank wall of St. Alphonsa School in Model Village, Naharlagun collapsed and fell on some students of the school. The injured students were rushed to Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) Medical College & Hospital.”
According to the police, the students who lost their lives were from Class 9th, and on the other end, the injured ones are from Class 6th and 8th.
The SP said “Initially we have detained six persons including the owner of the building, and principal of the school and we will take legal action against them. All three deceased students are Class 9 students. Among two injured one is a Class 6 student and another is a Class 8 student.”
Investigation on this matter is underway. Police have detained the principal of the school along with the owner of the school. Apart from this, they have detained four staff members for questioning process.
