NEW DELHI: A female student died and 16 others got injured after a lighting truss collapsed during a Dandiya event at an engineering college at Nadergul on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
The incident took place at the MVSR Engineering College in Telangana’s Adibatla Rangareddy district on Saturday (Oct 17) night, IANS reported.
According to officials, Narayandas Sona (18), a first-year B. Tech student, had sustained critical injuries.
She was soon rushed to a nearby private hospital but died while undergoing treatment. She hailed from the Wanaparthy district.
Soon after the incident, police rushed to the spot and started investigating the matter.
During preliminary investigation, it came to light that the lighting system collapsed due to strong winds. The injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital and from there shifted to Yashoda Hospital.
Police officials said that 10 out of 16 injured have been discharged from the hospital.
Some students and their parents later alleged negligence on the part of the college management and demanded strict action against those responsible for the accident.
The Dandiya event was organised as part of Sangamam-2026, a two-day national-level technical and cultural fest, as per the IANS report.
At the event, students from various colleges showcased their technical skills, innovative ideas and cultural talent.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed shock over the accident at MVSR Engineering College and conveyed his condolences to the student’s family, besides directing that the best possible medical care be provided to the injured students.
Further, he ordered that those responsible for the accident be identified and that strict action be taken against them. - The Statesman/ANN
