Class 12 Student Found Burnt Behind Delhi School Guard Room
An 18-year-old student was found burnt behind a guard room at a school in Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Police are investigating the cause of the tragedy.
A wave of shock has gripped Delhi's Krishna Nagar after an 18-year-old Class 12 female student was found in a burnt condition on her school premises. The harrowing discovery was made behind the school's guard room, prompting an immediate and intensive investigation by the Delhi Police to uncover the circumstances leading to the tragedy.
The Discovery and Emergency Response
The incident came to light on Saturday when the Delhi Police received a PCR call from the school reporting a fire. Officers from the Krishna Nagar police station rushed to the scene, where they discovered the student severely burnt. She was found lying behind a water tank, located in the vicinity of the guard room.
Fire Officer Anoop Singh confirmed that a fire tender was dispatched to the location. He noted that upon entering the school, the team located the student, who was identified as a 12th-grade student. The victim was immediately evacuated from the spot by an ambulance and rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
Police Investigation and Evidence Collection
The Delhi Police have launched a comprehensive probe into the incident. During the initial proceedings, officers recovered several materials from the spot and from the deceased student's school bag. To ensure no detail was overlooked, the Crime Team was summoned to the scene to conduct a forensic inspection and collect relevant evidence.
While the presence of fire was confirmed, officials stated that the exact cause of the blaze and the materials used to ignite it have not yet been ascertained. The police are currently examining all possible angles to determine whether the act was accidental or intentional.
Official Reactions
The tragedy has drawn the attention of local leadership. BJP MLA Anil Goyal described the event as a "major, unfortunate incident" and emphasized that the reasons behind the act are now a matter of official investigation.
"This is a major, unfortunate incident. The reasons behind her suicide are a matter for investigation. Our police, the local administration, and officials from the SDM’s office are all looking into it," Goyal stated.
Current Status of the Probe
The body of the student has been sent for a post-mortem examination, which is expected to provide critical clues regarding the nature of the injuries and the time of the incident. The Delhi Police have reiterated that the circumstances leading to the event are being thoroughly examined and a further enquiry is in progress.