NEW DELHI: A nine-year-old girl studying in Class 3 at a school in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar died after reportedly collapsing inside her classroom on Wednesday. Police are examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the circumstances surrounding her death.According to Delhi Police, a PCR call was received at around 9.52am on November 4, reporting the incident. The girl was taken to Malik Redix Health Care in Nirman Vihar, where doctors declared her dead.During the preliminary investigation, police examined CCTV footage from the classroom, which reportedly captured the moment the girl collapsed.According to ANI, the footage shows the child entering the classroom and placing her hand on her waist before suddenly falling to the ground. The teacher immediately rushed to her aid, lifted her and attempted to place her on a chair. However, the girl appeared to be unconscious.The teacher is then seen rushing out of the classroom and returning within a few seconds before taking the child out of the room.Other CCTV footage from the school premises reportedly shows the girl climbing the stairs with other students. In another clip, she is seen walking through an indoor area of the school alongside several children.Preliminary information has suggested a possible heart attack as the cause of death, though the exact circumstances have not yet been established.Police said statements from the girl’s parents and the concerned school authorities are yet to be recorded. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage and other relevant evidence as part of the ongoing probe.Further investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the child’s death.(With agency inputs)
