Mumbai: Mishap occurred during bash a day after results; tutor claims girl was taking pics before losing balance. A 15-year-old girl who scored 94 per cent in the SSC exam was seriously injured after falling from a balcony at a Ghatkopar tuition centre. Police have registered an FIR against the tutor and staff for negligence
The girl fractured her right arm after falling. Representation Pic/iStock
A 15-year-old girl who scored 94 per cent in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exam was seriously injured after falling from a balcony into an open parking area on the premises of a tuition class in Ghatkopar East on May 14.
The girl’s parents alleged that the balcony was dilapidated, while the staff of the facility claimed she lost her balance while clicking photos during the celebration of her results. Based on the parents’ complaint, the Pant Nagar police registered an FIR against a 38-year-old tutor, and other staff members for negligence.
According to police officers, the incident occurred a day after the SSC results were declared, when around 150 students were invited to the centre to celebrate their academic performance. During the celebration, a dhol performance was underway in the parking lot.
The girl’s mother, an employee of a reputed bank in Bandra Kurla Complex, told mid-day, “My daughter passed the board exams with excellent marks. She had been attending the tuition classes since Std IX. She informed me that a celebration was being organised on May 14 to honour the students who cleared Std X, and she attended the event.”
“On the day of the incident, I received a call from her friend saying that my daughter had fallen from the balcony and had been admitted to the hospital. I rushed there and found she had fractured her right arm, and the left side of her head was swollen. There was a clot in her head as well. She is recovering now. The staff is responsible for the incident. They failed to repair the broken railing or install a safety mesh. I want justice for my daughter,” she added.
Other side
The 38-year-old tutor said, “Many of our SSC students scored over 90 per cent, and we organised a celebration for them. The girl went to the first floor to drink water. Some students were dancing in the parking area, and she was watching from the balcony. While clicking photos, she fell.”
“This is a restricted area. We had even placed a printed notice on the balcony door stating that entry was prohibited. The girl is a bright student. We rushed her to the hospital and admitted her immediately. Our staff also supported her family. Five of our team members were present at the hospital to assist them,” he added.
Senior Inspector Rajesh Kevale of the Pant Nagar police station said, “We have registered an FIR against the tutor and his staff under Sections 125, 125(A), and 125(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deal with endangering human life or personal safety. The investigation is ongoing.”
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