Cuttack: A Class X student was killed while over 25 of his schoolmates were critical after a pick-up van ferrying them to a parade ground on Republic Day met with a tragic road mishap in Cuttack.
Secretary School & Mass Education, Shalini Pandit rushed to meet the injured students involved in the unfortunate accident at Banki, at SCB MCH today.
After preliminary treatment, nine students with severe injuries were shifted to SCB Medical College & Hospital in Cuttack. All are stable, said sources.
The shocking incident has triggered outrage among parents and guardians of the students who demanded stringent action in this regard.
A District Magistrate level enquiry has been ordered into the incident. The Headmaster concerned has been suspended.
The SME Deptt will provide Rs 2 lakh to the family of the deceased student and Rs 30,000 to each of the injured students.
Instructions have been issued to all schools to take measures to ensure such unfortunate incidents do not recur.