Hyderabad: Student killed, 12 injured in engineering college Dandiya mishap

A student was killed and at least 12 others were injured after lighting poles collapsed during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul on Saturday. The injured were shifted to hospitals in LB Nagar and Adibatla.

Hyderabad: A tragic accident during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Adibatla, left a female student dead and at least 12 others injured on Saturday.

The accident occurred when lighting poles suddenly collapsed during the event, triggering panic among students. One student, identified as Sony from Wanaparthy, reportedly died in the mishap, while several others suffered injuries.

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The injured students were shifted to private hospitals in LB Nagar and Adibatla for treatment. Two students were initially reported to be in critical condition, while subsequent reports indicated that five others were also seriously injured. Sony’s sister was among those injured and was reportedly shifted to another hospital as her condition remained critical.

College staff and others rushed the injured students to hospitals following the incident.

The Adibatla police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collapse of the lighting poles.

Meanwhile, allegations of negligence against the college management have surfaced, with demands for strict action against those responsible for the accident.

The college hosted Sangamam-2026, a two-day national-level technical and cultural fest on October 16 and 17.  The event brought together students from various colleges to showcase their technical skills, innovative ideas and cultural talent.