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Class 7 student locked in school before summer vacation
Rediff··6 Jul
A class seven student was accidentally locked inside Government Middle School Krawah in Ramban district on July 4, 2026, after falling asleep on the last working day before a 15-day summer vacation. He was rescued over four hours later when a passerby heard his cries. The chief education officer suspended the entire nine-member school staff and ordered a three-member inquiry.
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What It Means For You
- Parents depend on schools to account for every child before closing.
- Government school supervision failures can endanger student safety.
- Viral videos increasingly trigger administrative action in remote districts.
What's Happening
- A class 7 boy was locked in a Ramban school on July 4.
- He was rescued over four hours later by a passerby.
- All nine school staff members were suspended pending inquiry.
Administrative Context
- The incident occurred on the last day before summer vacation.
- CEO ordered inquiry under Jammu and Kashmir civil service rules.
- A viral video prompted authorities to act swiftly.
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