Probe ordered into death of 13-year-old tribal school student in Polavaram district

A four-member committee has been formed to investigate the death of a 13-year-old tribal student in Polavaram district following allegations of medical negligence. The student passed away after being transferred between multiple health centers for treatment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical concerns regarding the quality of healthcare and administrative oversight in residential schools for tribal communities.
A four-member committee has been constituted to inquire into the death of 13-year-old student Tellam Jahnavi of the A.P. Tribal Welfare Residential School at Kothulagutta in Polavaram district, officials said on Monday.
The report neutrally documents the incident, the official response, and the parents' allegations without taking a side.
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