Kaup : School girl sustains burn injuries in hot water spill

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, March 15, 2013 : In a tragic incident which has come to light quite late, a third standard student sustained burn injuries after hot water fell over her at the Padu School at Kaup eight days ago.

udupi 1 The incident took place when nine year old Renuka brushed aside Afees, a seventh standard student who was taking hot water in a vessel to the office room.

The girl has sustained burn injuries on her face and neck and has been hospitalized and is said to be recovering. She is the daughter of Kasturi and Tippanna, couple, who are labourers and hail from Koppalangady.

The parents allege that the negligence of the mid-day meal cooks was responsible for the incident. There is also an allegation that the incident took place due to the failure of the teachers to see to it that the child rights are protected.

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