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Karnataka Lokayukta orders school safety audit after roof collapse injures six
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:18 AM
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A roof collapse in a Karnataka school injured six students, prompting the state Lokayukta to order a safety audit of all schools in the region.
A roof collapse at a school in Karnataka left six students injured, according to reports. The incident, which occurred during school hours, caused panic among pupils and staff before emergency services arrived on the scene.
Following the accident, the Karnataka Lokayukta issued an immediate directive for a comprehensive safety audit of school buildings across the state. The order aims to identify structural weaknesses, enforce compliance with building codes, and prevent similar tragedies.
State education officials have been asked to cooperate fully with the audit teams and to implement corrective measures without delay. The Lokayukta's intervention underscores growing concerns about infrastructure safety in educational institutions.
The six injured students are receiving medical care, and their families have been briefed on the situation. Authorities have pledged to review maintenance practices and to allocate resources for necessary repairs.
The audit, expected to begin within days, will cover both government and private schools, with findings to be reported to the Lokayukta for further action.
Following the accident, the Karnataka Lokayukta issued an immediate directive for a comprehensive safety audit of school buildings across the state. The order aims to identify structural weaknesses, enforce compliance with building codes, and prevent similar tragedies.
State education officials have been asked to cooperate fully with the audit teams and to implement corrective measures without delay. The Lokayukta's intervention underscores growing concerns about infrastructure safety in educational institutions.
The six injured students are receiving medical care, and their families have been briefed on the situation. Authorities have pledged to review maintenance practices and to allocate resources for necessary repairs.
The audit, expected to begin within days, will cover both government and private schools, with findings to be reported to the Lokayukta for further action.