Tragedy in Mayur Vihar: 9-Year-Old Collapses and Dies in Classroom
A third-grade student at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar died after collapsing in class. Family alleges medical negligence.
A wave of shock and grief has hit the Mayur Vihar community after a nine-year-old girl, Unnati Bharti, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The third-grade student at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase-2 collapsed suddenly in her classroom, leading to a heartbreaking loss that has now sparked allegations of negligence.
The Morning of the Incident
The tragedy unfolded around 9:00 a.m. The young student had just completed a physical training (PT) session and had returned to her classroom. According to school principal Bhavana Malik, Unnati was standing in the room when she suddenly fell unconscious.
Authorities have since reviewed CCTV footage from the classroom. The recordings appear to show a chilling moment just before the collapse, where the child is seen placing her hand on her waist before falling.
Medical Emergency and Chain of Events
The school administration has stated that a nurse was present on the campus when the incident occurred. Following the collapse, school officials rushed the girl to a private hospital located in Pandav Nagar.
However, the situation remained critical. Due to the severity of her condition, the first hospital referred her to Malik Radix Healthcare in Nirman Vihar. Tragically, upon arrival at the second medical facility, doctors declared her dead. Initial medical assessments suggest that the child may have suffered a cardiac arrest.
Family Alleges Negligence
While the school maintains it took action, the grieving family has raised serious questions regarding the response time and the quality of care provided. The family has alleged that the school failed to provide immediate and necessary medical intervention, specifically pointing out a lack of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the scene.
Furthermore, the family has questioned the school's decision-making process during the emergency, asking why the student was transported to distant medical facilities instead of utilizing closer healthcare options that might have saved her life.
Police Investigation Underway
The Delhi Police have stepped in to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Rajiv Kumar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), confirmed that an active investigation is currently in progress.
While no formal complaints have been filed against any individual or the institution as of now, the police are taking a thorough approach to the case. Authorities are currently:
- Recording statements from witnesses and school staff.
- Collecting all available evidence, including the CCTV footage.
- Awaiting the official post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause of death.