Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has ordered a detailed inquiry into the death of Dipannita Pal, a Class 2 student, who allegedly died after being forced to stand under the sun during a school programme.
Saha said he has directed the District Magistrate of West Tripura and the Directorate of Education to investigate the circumstances that led to the child&rsquo;s death. 
The Chief Minister, who also holds charge of the Elementary and Secondary Education Departments, visited the student&rsquo;s residence in Jogendra Nagar and offered condolences to the grieving family.
"I have been monitoring the matter. I am deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Dipannita Pal, and expressed my heartfelt condolences to the family members. The untimely demise of an innocent child is truly heartbreaking and painful," Saha told reporters.
He said his office had remained in constant touch with doctors at Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital while the child was under treatment.
"Despite the best efforts of the doctors, Dipannita left us with no return. Necessary instructions have been given to the District Magistrate and the Directorate of Education to investigate the incident. Appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation report. The state government will stand by the bereaved family, and maximum assistance will be provided to the family in this difficult time," the Chief Minister said.
The incident occurred after seven-year-old Dipannita was reportedly made to stand under direct sunlight during a school event on November 9. 
Despite informing her teacher that she was feeling unwell, she was allegedly asked to continue participating. 
Witnesses said she collapsed during the programme.
Family members rushed her to the hospital, where doctors confirmed she had suffered a severe sunstroke. 
Part of her body had reportedly become paralysed due to the impact. 
After several days of treatment, she died on November 18, triggering widespread shock and anger in the community.
A formal investigation is underway, and the state government has assured strict action once the findings are submitted.
&mdash;IANS

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