Intermediate student injured after ceiling fan falls during exam in Telangana’s Karimnagar

A healthcare staff, who was present at the examination centre, provided her treatment with the help of a local RMP

Karimnagar: An Intermediate student was injured when a ceiling fan fell near her, striking her on her hand and face, while she was writing the ongoing Inter exams at Sahasra Junior College in Mankammathota on Wednesday.

The student, Nili Shivanvitha, an intermediate second year student, was injured on her face and hand. A healthcare staff, who was present at the examination centre, provided her treatment with the help of a local RMP. Later, she was allowed to write the exam by giving her additional time.

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Protesting against the incident, ABVP activists tried to stage a protest in front of the college demanding action against the college management. However, the police present at the spot foiled their attempt and took them into custody.

They also alleged that the incident occurred due to negligence of Intermediate Board officials. The State government had failed to provide proper facilities to students in examination centres, they alleged.

The parents of the girl also alleged that the incident took place due to negligence of the college management.