Ceiling Collapse Injures Three Girls at Bhadrak School on Teachers’ Day

Bhadrak, Odisha — What began as a joyful celebration of Teachers’ Day turned tragic at Bohuma Gheri Government Primary School in Basudevpur block, Bhadrak district, when a portion of the ceiling plaster collapsed, injuring three young students.

The incident occurred shortly after lunch, as the girls were washing their hands. Witnesses say the ceiling gave way without warning, causing panic among students and staff.

Teachers rushed to rescue the injured girls and immediately admitted them to the Basudevpur Community Health Center.

Locals expressed outrage over the condition of the school building, which had reportedly been in a dilapidated state for months. Despite repeated complaints from school authorities and parents, no action had been taken by the administration.

The incident has reignited concerns over infrastructure safety in government-run schools across the state.

Parents gathered at the school premises, demanding accountability and swift repairs to prevent future mishaps. As the community reels from the shock, calls for urgent intervention and structural audits of educational institutions are growing louder.