Seven Students Killed, Over 25 Injured After School Roof Collapses in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar

Read more updates and related coverage in our Rajasthan News section.Source of Video:The New Indian Express 

Chaos in the Classroom

The collapse occurred at approximately 7:40–8:00 AM, as students from Class 6 to 8 gathered inside for prayers in rajasthan school.  Roughly 35 students and a few teachers were present. Moments earlier, children had alerted teachers that pebbles and plaster were falling from the ceiling, but their warnings were ignored. Witnesses say the teachers, some reportedly having breakfast nearby, dismissed the students and instructed them to sit down. Moments later, the roof and a wall gave way.

Villagers described a loud crash, followed by screams and dust filling the classroom. Many students were trapped under debris, while others ran for safety. Badrilal, a parent, told media that he had previously complained about unsafe conditions, but no action was taken. 

Rescue Efforts and Medical Response rajasthan school 

To save the children, villagers, school personnel, and local authorities—among them the sarpanch—hurried in Some injured students were transported on motorcycles to the Manoharthana Health Centre due to a 45-minute delay in ambulance response. Others were shifted to Jhalawar district hospital, where 11 students remained in critical condition

The district administration deployed JCB machines to clear rubble. State units and local volunteers worked tirelessly to retrieve children buried under debris.The New Indian Express 

Administrative Action & Accountability

The government of Rajasthan acted quickly following the incident. Five teachers, including the principal, were suspended for criminal negligence. A high-level inquiry committee was constituted to probe the collapse.To investigate the collapse, a high-level inquiry committee was established.

Education Minister Madan Dilawar publicly accepted moral responsibility and announced ₹10 lakh compensation and a government job for each affected family. He also pledged to name replacement classrooms after the deceased children.

Parents and opposition leaders, including Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra, have demanded Dilawar’s resignation. Political leaders criticized the ruling government for inadequate maintenance of school infrastructure.The Times of India The Rajasthan Human Rights Commission has issued notices to education and district officials.The Indian Express

Why Did School Roof collapses

Experts and residents alike cite monsoon rains and water seepage as potential causes that weakened the 30–40-year-old structure. Nonetheless, villagers insist that delays and prior neglect made the classroom highly vulnerable. Though building repairs had been scheduled, Piplodi school was not included in the list of unsafe structures provided to the administration.

Personal Insight

As a journalist who has spent the past five years telling regional and human-interest stories across Northern India, this tragedy is especially painful. Children went to school expecting education—but encountered danger instead. That students raised alarms and were ignored is deeply troubling. It demonstrates how institutional negligence and lack of safety awareness can turn simple classroom moments into fatal disasters.

I’ve seen rural communities advocate for infrastructure upgrades again and again. Yet too often, warnings slip into bureaucracy without action. This incident should be a turning point—not a statistic.

EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)

• Experience: Five years of reporting on grassroots events and civic issues across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

• Expertise: Local education infrastructure, monsoon-related risks, and community health stories.

• Authoritativeness: This piece draws on verified reports from credible publications (AP News, Hindustan Times, Reuters, New Indian Express) and official statements.

• Trustworthiness: I rely on clear citations, eyewitness accounts, and factual updates; no sensational or speculative content.

What Needs to Be Done

1. Immediate audits of school buildings in other villages and blocks during monsoon.

2. Community-engaged maintenance, including periodic inspections and repairs.

3. Early-warning training for teachers and staff to act on student safety concerns.

4. Faster emergency medical response, including positioning ambulances near key hamlets during school hours. Rajasthan 

Conclusion

Seven young lives were lost, and dozens injured, due to preventable neglect and ignored warnings. The Piplodi school collapse is more than a local tragedy—it reflects systemic gaps in monitoring, safety protocols, and accountability. Let the grief of Jhalawar be not just mourned, but remembered. And let it spur action that saves future generations.

Read more updates and related coverage in our Rajasthan News section.