An accident occurred at the tribal ashram school in Melghat, Amravati. In this accident, a 14-year-old student died and 3 girls were injured.
According to the initial information received about the incident, the wall of the water tank suddenly collapsed when it was opened for use. Sumrati Soma Jamunkar, a student, was buried under the debris. She was immediately taken to the hospital along with three other students. However, Sumrati died before treatment due to severe injuries.
Treatment is ongoing for the injured students at a private hospital in Achalpur. After the incident, school staff and villagers immediately started rescue operations. Local police and administration have inspected the site and investigations are underway. This incident has once again raised the issue of student safety in government residential schools in tribal areas. There is anger expressed from the community.