NHRC notices Darbhanga school roof held up by benches after pillar collapse

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding a dilapidated Government Primary School roof in Darbhanga, Bihar, which is currently supported by furniture after a pillar collapse, posing safety risks to students and staff.

Who it concerns: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Darbhanga District Magistrate, the administration of Kiratpur in Darbhanga district, and approximately 191 students and school staff at the affected Government Primary School.

What the Commission said or ordered

• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of the incident based on a media report.
• The report states the school roof in Kiratpur, Darbhanga, is temporarily supported by wooden benches, desks, and bricks after the main pillar collapsed three to four months ago.
• NHRC observed that the situation raises serious issues of human rights violations if true.
• NHRC issued a notice to the Darbhanga District Magistrate requiring a detailed report within two weeks.
• The media report indicates the administration appears unaware of the situation.

Also in the document

• The incident was reported in the media on 5th October 2026.
• The collapse of the main pillar occurred three to four months prior to the report.