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Girl dies as staircase collapses at primary school in Khagaria, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 08:32 PM
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A staircase at the Paswan Tola primary school in Manasi, Khagaria collapsed, killing a young girl, and an inquiry has uncovered construction violations.
A staircase at the Paswan Tola primary school in Manasi village, Khagaria district, Bihar, gave way, causing the death of a schoolgirl. The incident shocked the local community and prompted immediate rescue efforts, though the girl could not be saved.
Following the tragedy, a formal investigation was launched by district authorities. The inquiry report highlighted several irregularities in the construction of the school building, including the use of substandard materials and non‑compliance with approved structural designs.
Local officials have ordered a comprehensive safety audit of all school structures in the district and have pledged to take corrective action against those responsible for the violations. The incident has also reignited calls for stricter enforcement of building codes in educational institutions across the state.
Following the tragedy, a formal investigation was launched by district authorities. The inquiry report highlighted several irregularities in the construction of the school building, including the use of substandard materials and non‑compliance with approved structural designs.
Local officials have ordered a comprehensive safety audit of all school structures in the district and have pledged to take corrective action against those responsible for the violations. The incident has also reignited calls for stricter enforcement of building codes in educational institutions across the state.