A heartbreaking incident in Odisha has left a community in mourning and raised urgent questions about school safety standards. A 13-year-old Class 8 student tragically lost his life after accidentally swallowing a drawing pin from his school's notice board.
The incident occurred at a government school in Kendrapara district, where the young student, identified as Ritesh Kandi, was reportedly trying to remove a pin from the notice board when the unthinkable happened.
Timeline of the Tragedy
Monday Morning: Ritesh accidentally swallowed the pin while interacting with the school notice board. Initially, he showed no immediate signs of distress and continued with his school day.
Monday Evening: The situation took a serious turn when Ritesh began experiencing severe discomfort and breathing difficulties at home. His family immediately rushed him to the local community health center.
Medical Emergency and Tragic Outcome
After initial treatment at the community health center proved insufficient, Ritesh was referred to Sriram Chandra Bhanj (SCB) Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the young student's condition continued to deteriorate.
Tragically, Ritesh passed away during treatment on Tuesday morning. Medical authorities confirmed that the drawing pin had caused internal injuries that led to this devastating outcome.
School Response and Official Action
The school authorities have expressed profound shock and grief over the incident. Local education officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led to this preventable tragedy.
"This is a wake-up call for all educational institutions," stated a district education officer. "We are reviewing safety protocols across all schools to ensure such incidents never happen again."
Community in Mourning
The local community has been left devastated by the loss of the young student. Ritesh was described by teachers as a bright and promising student with a future full of potential.
This tragic incident has sparked important conversations about:
- School safety standards and infrastructure
- Proper maintenance of educational facilities
- Emergency response protocols in schools
- Student supervision and hazard prevention
As the investigation continues, education authorities have promised to implement stricter safety measures to protect students in all educational institutions across the state.
