Archive · 16 Sep 2025
School Wall Collapse in Kurnool Kills Class 1 Student
A young boy named Raqeeb died when a wall at his school fell down.
The wall was part of a shed where students ate lunch.
The wall was built poorly and was weakened by rain.
Raqeeb and other students were standing near the wall as punishment when it fell.
Officials say the school didn't follow safety rules.
Raqeeb's mother was there and tried to help, but he was badly hurt.
The school is now under investigation, and people are upset, calling for safety inspections at other schools.
A five-year-old student died when a wall collapsed at Keerthi English Medium High School in Kurnool.
The wall collapse was due to poor construction and a weak foundation.
The students were reportedly standing near the wall as punishment.
Five other students were injured in the incident.
Local leaders and organizations are protesting, seeking stricter school safety measures.
- Who
- Raqeeb, a Class 1 student.
- What
- A school wall collapsed, killing Raqeeb.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Keerthi English Medium High School in Kurnool.
- Why
- Poor construction and a weak foundation caused the wall to collapse.
- Victim
- Raqeeb, a 5-year-old boy
- Location
- Keerthi English Medium High School, Kurnool
- Cause
- Collapse of a poorly constructed wall
- Injured
- Five students
- Action
- Show-cause notice issued to school management