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Updated - October 31, 2026 10:13 pm IST - KHAMMAM
Two students of the Scheduled Caste girls’ Gurukul in Bonakal mandal headquarters town of Khammam district were injured when a layer of the concrete from the classroom ceiling fell on them on Saturday.
The injured students were identified as class IX students A. Keerthana and Pujitha, sources said.
The incident occurred while they were attending a class. One of the students sustained an external head injury, while the other suffered a leg injury.
They were given first aid at the local Primary Health Centre before being shifted to the Government General Hospital in Khammam for further treatment. Both were reported to be out of danger.
The incident has renewed demands from parents for proper repairs and maintenance of the Gurukul building.
In a statement, All-India Students Federation (AISF) State working president E. Ramakrishna demanded a through inspection of all classrooms in the State-run institution to assess their structural stability and called for immediate repairs to ensure the safety of students.
Published - October 31, 2026 10:12 pm IST
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