NHRC probes ceiling collapse injuring three children in Rajasthan school

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Udaipur District Magistrate regarding reported injuries to three students caused by a ceiling collapse in a government school, seeking a detailed report on the incident and the students' health status.

Who it concerns: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Udaipur District Magistrate, the three injured students (aged 7-8), and the authorities managing the government primary school in Udaipur district, Rajasthan.

What the Commission said or ordered

• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a media report dated 7th October 2026 regarding injuries to three students.
• The incident involved the collapse of a portion of the ceiling plaster in a dilapidated government primary school classroom.
• The injured students sustained head injuries and walked home before being taken to a hospital by family members.
• Teachers were reportedly not present in the school at the time of the incident.
• NHRC issued a notice to the Udaipur District Magistrate requiring a detailed report within two weeks.
• The report must include the health status of the injured students.
• The school was ordered to close after the incident, with alternate arrangements being made for classes.
• The school building was last repaired in 2020.

Also in the document

• NHRC stated that if the news report is true, it raises serious issues of violation of human rights.
• The students were aged between 7 and 8 years.