Delhi Education Minister Visits School After Class 12 Student Found Burnt
Education Minister Ashish Sood visits Krishna Nagar school after a Class 12 student was found burnt behind the guard room. Investigation underway.
In a deeply distressing incident that has shaken the local community, Delhi’s Education and Sports Minister Ashish Sood visited the Government Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Krishna Nagar, East Delhi, on Saturday. The visit follows the tragic death of an 18-year-old Class 12 female student who was discovered in a burnt condition behind the school's guard room.
Minister Seeks Answers and Evidence
During his visit to the campus, Minister Ashish Sood engaged with both school management and police officials to get a clear picture of the tragedy. He sought comprehensive details regarding the available evidence and the current progress of the ongoing investigation.
Beyond official briefings, the Minister also interacted with local residents to gather any additional information that could shed light on the circumstances leading up to the incident. Expressing his grief, Sood described the student's death as a matter of serious concern and profound distress.
"The priority is to ensure a fair and thorough investigation to establish all the facts," stated Minister Ashish Sood, adding that appropriate legal action will be taken based on the final findings.
The Minister confirmed that the school administration has already handed over all pertinent evidence to the Delhi Police to assist in their probe. Krishna Nagar MLA Anil Goyal was also present during the Minister's visit to the site.
The Discovery: A Sudden Fire Call
The horror unfolded on Saturday when the Delhi Police received a PCR call from the school reporting a fire incident. Officers from the Krishna Nagar police station rushed to the scene, where they discovered the student severely burnt. The victim was located behind a water tank, near the guard room area.
The Delhi Police Crime Team was immediately summoned to the spot to conduct a forensic inspection and collect evidence. Investigators have recovered certain materials from the scene and from the deceased student's school bag, which are now being analyzed.
Fire Department's Account
Fire Officer Anoop Singh provided details regarding the emergency response, noting that one fire tender was dispatched to the school. According to Singh, the initial report indicated that a child had set a fire within the premises.
Key details from the Fire Department:
- The victim was found lying behind a water tank.
- The student was identified as being in the 12th grade.
- The specific accelerant or material used to start the fire has not yet been ascertained.
- The student was transported via ambulance to a hospital for medical attention, where further clinical details are expected.
The Delhi Police have stated that they are examining all possible circumstances that led to this incident, and a detailed enquiry remains in progress to determine whether the act was intentional or accidental.