Heartbreak in Noida: 10-Year-Old's Tragic Death at School Ignites Fury Over Alleged Negligence

A pall of grief and outrage has descended upon Noida following the devastating death of a 10-year-old girl, Insiya Khan, who choked on a toffee within the premises of her school in Sector 70. The incident, which unfolded on Monday, has left her family shattered and accusing the school management of severe negligence, alleging a fatal delay in providing critical medical aid.

According to her distraught parents, Mohammad Imran and Afroz Khan, Insiya was attending school when she reportedly choked on a toffee.

The immediate aftermath, they claim, was marked by a shocking lack of prompt and effective response from the school authorities. The family alleges that instead of rushing the child to the nearest medical facility immediately, valuable time was lost due to the school's alleged inaction and improper handling of the emergency.

The parents recount that they were informed about the incident hours after it occurred, by which time Insiya had already been taken to a hospital.

Upon reaching the hospital, they received the heartbreaking news that their daughter had passed away. This sequence of events has fuelled their conviction that timely intervention could have saved their daughter's life. They assert that the school failed in its fundamental duty to ensure student safety and implement proper first-aid protocols for such emergencies.

In their quest for justice and accountability, the family has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the school management at the Phase 3 police station.

The FIR, lodged under Section 304A of the Indian Penal Code (causing death by negligence), explicitly names the school's principal and staff members, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to Insiya’s untimely demise. The police have confirmed the registration of the case and stated that an investigation is underway, promising a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations of negligence.

This tragic incident casts a harsh spotlight on the crucial need for robust safety measures and well-drilled emergency response systems in educational institutions.

Parents entrust their children's safety to schools, expecting a secure environment and immediate, competent care in unforeseen circumstances. The Khan family's ordeal serves as a poignant and painful reminder of the potentially catastrophic consequences when these fundamental expectations are not met.

As the investigation progresses, the community watches closely, hoping for answers and accountability to prevent such a heartbreaking loss from ever recurring.