Class 10 girl jumps off 4th floor at Ahmedabad school: Classmates say they tried to stop her, but she broke free; in critical condition | Ahmedabad News
AHMEDABAD: A 16-year-old Class 10 student from Som Lalit School in Navrangpura is fighting for her life in an ICU after allegedly jumping off the fourth floor of the school building on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred during recess, despite attempts by classmates to stop her.Navrangpura police have initiated a probe by registering a medico-legal case.Pragnesh Shastri, managing trustee of the school, said that the girl had been a student at the school for the past five years. “At the time of the incident, the students were out of their classrooms for recess. According to witnesses, three to four children spotted the girl walking towards the parapet and tried to stop her. One of them reportedly held her hand, but she broke free and leapt before the teachers or staff members could be alerted.“The fall left her with severe head trauma, a concussion, and fractured limbs.She was first rushed to a nearby hospital by EMRI 108. Later in the day, her parents transferred her to a hospital in the Thaltej area where she remained unconscious and under treatment in the ICU in critical condition, said sources. “She has suffered head injuries and has severe concussion due to the fall. She has also sustained injuries on her hands and legs due to the impact,” said the medical officials.Inspector A A Desai of Navrangpura police station said that the girl was unconscious and in critical condition when a police team visited the hospital. “We are yet to ascertain reason for the possible suicide attempt by the girl. We are gathering more details about the incident,” he added.“We do not suspect foul play at the moment yet are investigating all angles. It is too early to comment why she took this step. We will speak to her parents and teachers to understand her background,” said Safin Hasan, in charge DCP (Zone I).“Attempts are on to retrieve CCTV footage of the premises that may throw light on the circumstances of the incident,” said an investigator.“Our priority is to ensure the girl’s recovery. While the students, teachers, and others associated with the incident will be questioned to gather more details. The girl will be questioned only after her condition stabilises,” added the investigator.
