3 students injured after fire breaks-out at MDRS

NT Correspondent

Vijayapura: At least three students of the Morarji Desai Residential School (MDRS) at Ghalapuji in Muddebihal taluk sustained serious burn injuries after a fire broke out at the school dor mitory on Monday night.

It was learnt that the fire broke out in the dormitory with 14 students after a suspected electrical short circuit inside the building.

The injured students were identified as Sagar, Samarth and Mallikarjun. According to sources, this is the second mishap in the school which was inaugurated only six months ago.

Social Welfare Department officer Umesh Lamani visited the school and conducted inquiries.

Meanwhile, the parents have blamed the school authorities alleging negligence over the incident.