Student Found Unconscious Inside Hostel Box, Probe Launched

Sundargarh,  – September 14, 2025: In a deeply troubling incident, a Class 3 student was found unconscious inside a box at the government nodal high school hostel in Jarada, Gurundia block. The child had reportedly hidden inside the box for nearly four hours following a physical altercation between two students.

Authorities, including PAITD and WEO officials, have launched an investigation into the matter. The school principal confirmed the incident and acknowledged prior occurrences of mismanagement at the hostel.

Concerns have intensified over the hostel’s supervision, especially during the absence of the woman caretaker. Parents, who had entrusted their children to the facility, are now demanding accountability and immediate action.

This is not the first safety lapse at the hostel. Earlier, another student was hospitalised after consuming contaminated water, raising questions about the overall living conditions.

Despite the gravity of the situation, no disciplinary action has been taken yet, sparking public outrage and calls for reform in government-run hostels across the state.