From The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau · · 1m 30s
Child rights panel opens case after roof collapse at school games
Kerala's child protection commission investigates safety lapses and negligence after a temporary roof collapsed at the State School Swimming Championship in Thrissur, injuring students and parents.
In brief
Kerala's child protection commission investigates safety lapses and negligence after a temporary roof collapsed at the State School Swimming Championship in Thrissur, injuring students and parents. Kerala's child rights commission opened an investigation into safety failures at the State School Swimming Championship…
Roof collapses at swimming event
A temporary roof at the State School Swimming Championship at Thrissur Aquatic Complex collapsed on Thursday evening during heavy rain and strong winds, injuring students and parents.
Child rights panel opens suo motu case
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registered a suo motu case following media reports of serious lapses in the conduct of the State School Games and the accident at the swimming venue.
Commission cites negligence and failures
The Commission observed that several reports pointed to serious lapses in arrangements for the sporting event and alleged negligence by organisers. Teachers at the venue appeared to have failed to discharge their duties responsibly.
Commission seeks explanations from officials
The Commission has sought explanations from the Director of General Education, the District Police Chief, the Deputy Director of Education Thrissur, and the District Child Protection Officer.
Growing concerns over student safety
The intervention comes amid growing concerns over the safety and basic facilities provided to students participating in the State School Games in Thrissur.
The takeaway
Kerala's child rights commission opened an investigation into safety failures at the State School Swimming Championship in Thrissur after a roof collapse injured students and parents during heavy rain and strong winds.
