SRINAGAR: The District Administration Kupwara has ordered an enquiry into the death of a Class 3 girl student at Middle School Janbazpora in Drugmulla and issued a show-cause notice to the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kupwara, over alleged non-compliance with directions on mandatory school safety audits.
According to an official press brief, a four-member committee headed by the Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Kupwara, has been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, identify any lapses and fix responsibility.
The committee has been directed to submit its factual report within seven days.
Separately, the administration has sought a written explanation from the CEO within two working days over the alleged failure to comply with the Deputy Commissioner’s earlier directions regarding mandatory safety audits in schools.
The district administration said it had taken immediate cognisance of the incident and reiterated that the safety of children was non-negotiable.
It also warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible for negligence.
