9-year-old Class 3 girl collapses and dies in Delhi school; CCTV captures incident
A nine-year-old Class 3 student has died after suddenly collapsing inside her classroom at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, East Delhi, with her family questioning why she was not given immediate CPR. According to a report by India Today, the school's CCTV cameras captured the incident, raising concerns about the institution's emergency medical arrangements. The girl reportedly…
A nine-year-old girl attending Class 3 at Lovely Heritage School in Mayur Vihar Phase 2, East Delhi, has tragically passed away after collapsing during a games period inside her classroom. Despite her teacher's immediate response to lift her onto a chair, the child remained unresponsive. The school staff swiftly transported the girl to a nearby hospital, which then referred her to Malik Hospital in Nirman Vihar, where doctors confirmed her death.
CCTV footage captured the incident, showing the girl placing a hand on her waist before falling to the floor. The school's principal, Bhawna Malik, confirmed the girl suffered a cardiac arrest and admitted the school is deeply regretful about the incident. However, the family of the deceased has questioned the lack of immediate CPR and the adequacy of the school's emergency medical facilities.
Police have taken custody of the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
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