Rights panel issues notice to govt as fan falls on student

Delhi | Friday | 12th July, 2019

Summary:

New Delhi, July 11The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday issued a notice to the Delhi Government in connection with an injury suffered by a 14-year-old student, when a ceiling fan fell on his head in a classroom in an east Delhi school. The commission said media reports on the case raised serious issue of violation of human rights. The NHRC issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Delhi calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks. “The incident is shocking, giving true picture of the state infrastructure and maintenance of the government-run schools in Delhi. The commission asked the teachers or regular staff of the institution to ensure proper medical care to the student..