Maswan Ashram School Student Death: Mass Health Screening Held, SIT Formed To Probe Case
Palghar, Maharashtra: Following the death of seven-year-old Shreyas Shailesh Ambat, a student of the aided Ashram School at Maswan, the Health Department has conducted a comprehensive health screening of all students at the institution. Preventive and treatment measures have been initiated, while health officials are closely monitoring the situation. A team of senior officials, including Zilla…
Palghar, Maharashtra: In the wake of the death of a seven-year-old student at the Ashram School in Maswan, a comprehensive health screening has been conducted for all students. Preventive and treatment measures are being implemented, with health officials closely monitoring the situation. A team of senior officials, including Manoj Ranade, Vishal Khatri, Dr Ramdas Marad, Dr Santosh Chaudhary and Gopichand Kadam, visited the school to assess the students' health, medical treatment being provided, and sanitation and hygiene arrangements.
Blood, serum, throat swab and water samples have been collected for investigation into the cause of the student's death and potential infection. The students are reported to be stable and out of danger, with 24 students undergoing treatment at various hospitals. The Headmaster, Superintendent and Pandurang Lahare have been suspended pending inquiry.
An Additional Investigation Team, headed by Apurva Basur, has been formed to conduct a detailed inquiry into the student's death, health issues, sanitation and overall functioning of the Ashram School. The team will submit its report to the Additional Commissioner, Tribal Development, Thane.
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