3 children of a private school in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh died after falling into a water tank. While 3 students are reported to be injured in this incident. Initial investigation by the police has revealed that this accident happened while the children were playing. The age of the deceased children was between 14 and 15 years.
Treatment of the injured and confirmation of death
The police officer said that all the injured were taken to Tomo Riba Health and Medical Science Center (TRIHMS), where doctors declared three students dead. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem. The age of the deceased students was around 14-15 years and they were students of class 9. At the same time, the injured students were of class 6 and 7. The injured are being treated in the hospital.
Investigation of the case started
The police have detained the principal, owner and four employees of the school in this case and they are being questioned. Investigation has revealed that the water tank was filled with more water than its capacity, due to which this accident happened. However, we are investigating the exact reasons and gathering complete details of the incident.