Lokayukta registers suo motu case over school ceiling collapse in Bagalkot

The Lokayukta has registered a suo motu case over the collapse of a concrete ceiling at a government primary school in Mugalolli Tanda, Bagalkot district, during class hours, in which six students were injured.

According to the Lokayukta, the school building was reportedly already in a dilapidated condition, and parents had earlier expressed concerns over the safety of the structure. The ceiling collapsed while classes were in progress, injuring six students. The children were shifted to a hospital for treatment, and their injuries were reported to be minor. All six students are said to be safe.

Taking serious note of the incident, the Lokayukta has directed its police wing to conduct random inspections of government primary schools across Bagalkot district and submit a comprehensive report on the condition of school buildings.