UP School Student Dies After Touching High‑Tension Wire; 3 Staff Arrested

A fourth‑class student at a school in Uttar Pradesh died after coming into contact with a high‑tension power line that was hanging over the school premises. The incident occurred on a Tuesday, according to local police. In response, authorities arrested three staff members, including the school principal, for alleged negligence. The school is under investigation by the state’s Department of Education and the police are examining whether safety protocols were followed. The incident has sparked calls for stricter enforcement of safety measures in schools across the state.