Nashik: Central Probe Sought Into Deaths Of 584 Tribal Ashram School Students
Nashik: Dindori MP Bhaskar Bhagare has urged Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram to appoint an independent Central inquiry committee to conduct a detailed investigation into the deaths of 584 students in Maharashtra’s tribal ashram schools during 2024-25 and 2025-26. According to officials, the deaths include 384 students from government-run and 200 from aided ashram schools. Bhagare has…
Nashik: Dindori MP Bhaskar Bhagare has called for an independent Central inquiry committee to investigate the deaths of 584 students in Maharashtra's tribal ashram schools during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years. According to officials, 384 students attended government-run ashram schools and 200 were from aided ashram schools.
Bhagare has requested a case-by-case examination of the causes of death, medical care, nutrition, drinking water, sanitation, living conditions, staff presence, and emergency healthcare facilities. He also wants a thorough assessment of the health, safety, and infrastructure at all tribal ashram schools, regular health checks for students, sufficient medical staff and medicines, safe food and water, and improved connections with government hospitals.
Bhagare stated that responsibility should be assigned and proper action taken if negligence or violations are discovered. He also sought prompt financial aid and compensation for the families of the deceased students.
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