The Municipal Corporation Committee will investigate the incident of students fainting at Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Jaipur, said officials on Monday, adding that a team will soon visit the spot. 
Ten students from Utkarsh Coaching Centre in Mahesh Nagar, Jaipur were rushed to the hospital after they fainted due to a suspected gas leak from a nearby drain on Sunday evening. Unconscious students were carried out by their peers and taken to a private hospital for treatment.
ACP Sodalala Yogesh Chaudhary stated that five female students, whose health deteriorated during the incident, were admitted to SMS Hospital and later discharged the same night. However, two other students remain hospitalized at CK Birla Hospital.
The incident triggered panic, with students complaining of severe headaches and difficulty in breathing.
According to the police, preliminary investigations suggest the gas leak may have originated from a drain near the institute. Smoke originating from the kitchen located on the terrace of the building is also being examined as a contributing factor.
A doctor from a private hospital confirmed that seven students were brought in with symptoms of suffocation and respiratory distress, while the remaining students were admitted to other medical facilities. &ldquo;The affected students reported coughing and breathlessness but are now in stable condition,&rdquo; the doctor said.
Authorities have ruled out food poisoning as the cause, but the exact source of the gas leak is yet to be determined.
Investigations are ongoing to establish accountability for the negligence that led to the incident.
The situation sparked protests outside the coaching centre, with locals and parents demanding answers and stricter safety measures. They raised their voice against such lapses which are unacceptable, especially in educational spaces, meant to ensure the well-being of children.
Late Sunday night, outgoing Rajasthan University Student Union President, Nirmal Chaudhary, along with his supporters, arrived at the coaching institute. Tensions escalated, leading to a clash between student leaders and the police. Several students were detained. Following the clash, Chaudhary, along with 20 other students and supporters, staged a dharna in front of the coaching centre, which lasted throughout the night.
&ldquo;When I received the information about the students&rsquo; deteriorating condition, I arrived within ten minutes. I witnessed the police acting as a shield for the coaching mafia. Students were sent to different hospitals, and we were not informed about their locations. Therefore, we protested throughout the night, demanding strict action against the coaching centre. It must be sealed immediately,&rdquo; he added.
Student leader Vikas Vidhuri stated, &ldquo;We have been sitting on a dharna since last night. Coaching institutes are not operating in accordance with JDA-Municipal Corporation rules. Utkarsh Coaching should be sealed, and all institutes must be inspected to ensure compliance with standards. Action must be taken against those found guilty.&rdquo;
The police have assured a thorough investigation into the incident and emphasized the importance of adhering to safety standards to prevent such occurrences in the future. Meanwhile, all hospitalized students are reported to be recovering.
The incident has raised serious questions about safety measures in the coaching centre and it&rsquo;s unchecked infrastructure issues.&nbsp;
&mdash;IANS

One of the students affected by the gas leak undergoing treatment at a hospital

10 students at coaching centre experienced suffocation, respiratory distress on Sunday night

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December 16, 2024 | 12:47 IST