In a shocking incident, an 8-year-old girl collapsed and died at Zebar School in Thaltej on Wednesday. Preliminary findings suggest cardiac arrest as the cause of death.
Gargi Ranpara, a Class 3 student, experienced chest pain while climbing the stairs at around 8 am. She sat on a chair in the school lobby but, collapsed moments later. The school staffers rushed her to Zydus Hospital after a delay in arrival of the 108 ambulance. She was declared dead on arrival.
Police have initiated an investigation, secured the CCTV footage from the school and deployed a dog squad. The girl&rsquo;s parents, currently in Mumbai, have been informed of their daughter&rsquo;s demise. 
School Principal Sharmistha Sinha stated that Gargi had no prior health issues, as per admission records. Her body has been sent for post-mortem at Asarwa Civil Hospital and cause of death will be determined after the autopsy.
A case of accidental death has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
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Gargi collapsed on the bench in the school corridor

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