Barmer (Rajasthan) March 16, 2026: A government school in Barmer district, Rajasthan, was thrown into a commotion on Monday when a ceiling fan in a classroom suddenly broke and fell. Two students were injured in the accident. The incident caused chaos in the school, and the injured children were immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to reports, after the morning assembly, all the students had returned to their classrooms. As the children sat down to study, a ceiling fan suddenly broke, along with its hook, and fell down. The fan landed directly on the heads of two students, injuring them.
Teachers ran after hearing the children's screams
Immediately after the incident, other children in the classroom raised an alarm. Hearing the children's cries, school teachers and staff rushed to the scene. The injured students were immediately rescued and given first aid before being taken to a nearby hospital. Doctors examined both children and began treatment.
Family members allege negligence
Upon learning of the accident, the families of the injured students rushed to the school and hospital. The families have accused the school administration of serious negligence. They say the school building and classroom fans had not been inspected for a long time, leading to this accident.
The family members say that if the school administration had properly checked the fans and other equipment installed in the classrooms in time, the children would not have been injured.
The school administration said it would investigate
Following the incident, the school administration announced an investigation. Officials say they are investigating the cause of the fan's fall. They will also inspect the fans and electrical equipment in other classrooms to prevent a similar incident in the future.
Questions raised on school security arrangements
Following this incident, questions have also been raised about the safety of children in government schools. Parents say that school buildings, fans, and other facilities should be regularly inspected to prevent any accidents. Currently, both injured students are undergoing treatment in the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
