Woman student killed as decorative arch collapses at Hyderabad college Dandiya event

The tragic incident occurred during a Dandiya event at the engineering college, where an elaborate arch fitted with lighting installations came down unexpectedly. According to police, adverse wind conditions are believed to have caused the structural failure. The woman student sustained severe injuries in the collapse and was immediately transported to a nearby private hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries while receiving treatment.

Fourteen other individuals were also injured in the accident, though authorities confirmed that none of them faced life-threatening complications. Medical teams at the hospital provided immediate care to all those affected by the incident.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the student's death and the injuries sustained by others. In a government statement, the Chief Minister extended condolences to the bereaved family and directed medical officials to ensure advanced healthcare support for the injured students.

Mr Reddy has also instructed police and administrative officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to identify those responsible for the accident's safety lapses. He directed officials to pursue stringent action against those found accountable for the inadequate setup and structural failure that led to the tragedy.