In a heartbreaking series of events that has shaken communities across Haryana, two young boys lost their lives in separate incidents involving falling basketball poles. The tragic accidents occurred within hours of each other in Rohtak and Jhajjar districts, raising serious questions about public infrastructure safety.
Double Tragedy Strikes Haryana Schools
The first incident unfolded at Government Senior Secondary School in Kharak Siwana village, Rohtak, where 16-year-old Deepak met with a fatal accident. The Class 10 student was practicing near the basketball court when the pole suddenly gave way and collapsed directly onto him.
Despite immediate efforts to save him, Deepak succumbed to his injuries. The tragedy occurred on what should have been an ordinary school day, turning the educational institution into a scene of mourning and shock.
Second Fatal Incident in Jhajjar
Even as the Rohtak community was reeling from the first tragedy, another devastating incident occurred just hours later in Jhajjar's Chiri village. Here, 17-year-old Pradeep suffered a similar fate when a basketball pole fell on him during practice.
Pradeep, who was studying in Class 12, was immediately rushed for medical attention but could not be saved. The back-to-back incidents on the same day highlighted what appears to be a disturbing pattern of infrastructure failure in educational institutions.
Official Response and Investigations
Authorities have launched thorough investigations into both incidents. The police have registered cases and are examining whether poor maintenance, structural weaknesses, or other factors contributed to these preventable tragedies.
Local education department officials have visited both accident sites and promised strict action against anyone found responsible for negligence. The incidents have prompted calls for immediate safety audits of all sports infrastructure in government schools across the state.
Community leaders and child safety advocates are demanding comprehensive safety checks of all outdoor sports equipment in educational institutions. Many are questioning how such basic safety standards could be overlooked in school premises where children spend significant time.
The twin tragedies have left two families devastated and communities demanding accountability. As investigations continue, the focus remains on ensuring such incidents never happen again and that children's safety becomes the foremost priority in all educational settings.
