A serious incident at the Vishwambharpur Project UP School in Badamba block has left a first-class student injured after being struck by an iron rod. The victim, Rituprabha Mallik, daughter of Srinibas Mallik from Luha Rada village, was hurt near a semi-construction building within the school premises.
According to sources, the incident occurred close to the under-construction school building, where construction materials like iron rods are still scattered. Rituprabha was initially provided medical aid at the Badamba Health Centre, following which she was referred and shifted to the Cuttack SCB Medical College & Hospital for advanced treatment due to the seriousness of her injuries.
The incident has sparked concerns among students and parents about the safety of children attending the sc