TUMAKURU: In a shocking incident, a Class 1 student lost portions of her two fingers in a door mishap in Guluru town of Karnataka's Tumakuru.
Following allegations of negligence on the part of the teachers by the parents, state Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa stated that he will seek a report and, if anyone is found guilty, initiate legal action.
According to preliminary reports, the incident took place when the student, Chinmayi Devi, was standing in a queue while the midday meal was being served.
At the time, she had placed her hand on the edge of a door. Allegedly, someone pushed the door with force, resulting in the severing of portions of two of her fingers. The parents have alleged that even after the injury, the teachers merely poured water on her hand and sent her home.