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Education
Nine-Year-Old Girl Dies in Delhi Classroom, CCTV Footage Released
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:31 AM
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A nine‑year‑old student was found dead inside a Delhi school classroom, with CCTV video of the incident now public.
A nine‑year‑old girl was discovered dead inside a classroom at a school in Delhi on Monday, prompting an immediate police response. Security cameras installed in the room captured the moments leading up to the tragedy, and the footage has now been released to the public for transparency.
According to family members, the parents had waited eight years for a child, offering prayers and vows before the birth of their daughter. The loss has turned their long‑awaited joy into profound grief, with the mother reportedly having put her professional aspirations on hold to care for the child.
Delhi education officials have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of death and to assess safety protocols within school premises. The investigation will examine the CCTV recordings, interview staff and students, and review the classroom environment for any hazards.
The incident has sparked concern among parents across the city, who are calling for stricter monitoring of school safety measures. Authorities have assured that a thorough report will be submitted once the investigation is complete.
According to family members, the parents had waited eight years for a child, offering prayers and vows before the birth of their daughter. The loss has turned their long‑awaited joy into profound grief, with the mother reportedly having put her professional aspirations on hold to care for the child.
Delhi education officials have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of death and to assess safety protocols within school premises. The investigation will examine the CCTV recordings, interview staff and students, and review the classroom environment for any hazards.
The incident has sparked concern among parents across the city, who are calling for stricter monitoring of school safety measures. Authorities have assured that a thorough report will be submitted once the investigation is complete.