New Delhi: Just days after the collapse of a school building in Rajasthan resulted in the death of seven children, a six-year-old boy died on Monday (July 28) after the main gate of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district.

Officials said that the student, identified as Arbaz Khan, died on the spot after a pillar of the main gate collapsed. Ashok Kumar Soni, a teacher was also injured as a result of the accident and was admitted to the district hospital, reported Press Trust of India.

Following the incident, angry family members of the victim sat on a dharna outside the school with the body of the child.

The PTI report said according to officials, prima facie it appears that the portion collapsed due to heavy winds.

“The death of an innocent student due to the collapse of the school gate in Jaisalmer is very sad. After the Jhalawar tragedy, the death of a student in this manner should be a matter of concern for the state government. It is the rainy season. I request the chief minister to take immediate steps so that no other innocent child loses their life. I have deep condolences for the bereaved family,” said former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, reacting to the incident.

On July 25, a school building collapse in Rajasthan had resulted in the deaths of seven children while several were hurt. The incident had resulted in severe criticism for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state, which is under fire from the opposition for the poor condition of dilapidated school buildings.

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