A roof at a government school in Mugaloli Thanda, Bagalkot district collapsed while children were seated inside attending their classes, leaving six students with minor injuries.
All six injured children were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials have not yet issued a formal statement on the structural condition of the building or a timeline for repairs.
Parents of students at the school have voiced serious concern, saying the building has been in a dilapidated condition for some time. They are now demanding permanent structural repairs and proper safety measures to ensure children are not put at risk again.
The incident has renewed calls for a safety audit of government school buildings across Karnataka, with residents of Mugaloli Thanda urging authorities to act before any further harm comes to students.