CBSE Probe Reveals Shocking Negligence in Jaipur School Tragedy: 5 Distress Calls Ignored

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A nine-year-old student's tragic death in a Jaipur school has exposed a disturbing pattern of negligence, according to a CBSE probe panel. The investigation found that the young girl approached her teacher five times in the 45 minutes leading up to her fall from the fourth floor, seeking help with bullying remarks made by classmates. Despite clear distress signals, the teacher's response was inadequate, and the girl was not referred to the school counsellor as required by anti-bullying protocols. The probe panel, which submitted its report, also highlighted severe safety lapses, including inadequate CCTV monitoring, non-compliance with child-protection protocols, and a lack of a safety and security committee. The school was found to have failed to maintain a healthy atmosphere, with students not wearing ID cards and the absence of safety nets on higher floors. The panel's findings are a stark reminder of the school's breach of national guidelines, including those issued by the Supreme Court and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The school's failure to address parental complaints of bullying over 18 months is a disturbing indication of the systemic issues at play. The CBSE has issued a show-cause notice to the school and submitted that the spot where the girl fell was washed before forensic examination, raising questions about the integrity of the investigation. The probe panel's report has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability in ensuring the safety and well-being of students in Indian schools.