Police examined CCTV footage from the classroom, which reportedly captured the moment the girl collapsed.
NEW DELHI: A nine-year-old girl studying in Class 3 at a school in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar died after reportedly collapsing inside her classroom on Wednesday.
Police said statements from the girl’s parents and the concerned school authorities are yet to be recorded. Police are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding her death. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage and other relevant evidence as part of the ongoing probe.
The footage shows the child entering the classroom and placing her hand on her waist before suddenly falling to the ground, according to ANI. The teacher immediately rushed to her aid, lifted her and attempted to place her on a chair. However, the girl appeared to be unconscious. The teacher is then seen rushing out of the classroom and returning within a few seconds before taking the child out of the room. Other CCTV footage from the school premises reportedly shows the girl climbing the stairs with other students. In another clip, she is seen walking through an indoor area of the school alongside several children.
During the preliminary investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the classroom, which reportedly captured the moment the girl collapsed.