An evening of celebration turned tragic after a lighting structure fell on students during a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Hyderabad. One student died and several others were injured.
Student Dies During Dandiya Celebration
A Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Hyderabad, ended in tragedy on Saturday evening, October 17. An 18-year-old first-year engineering student, Sona Narayan Das, died after a large structure carrying decorative lights collapsed during the celebration.
Strong Winds Led to the Collapse
According to police, strong winds caused the lighting structure to fall onto students gathered for the event. Sona suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, where she died during treatment.
Reports said around 14 to 15 students were injured in the incident. Most of the injured were reported to be out of danger.
Hundreds of Students Were Present
The event was part of the college’s annual cultural celebrations. Police said more than 600 people were present at the venue when the accident happened at around 7:30 pm.
Officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collapse. Questions have also been raised about the safety arrangements made for the large gathering.
CM Revanth Reddy Orders Action
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the student’s death and offered condolences to her family. He directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured and asked authorities to identify those responsible and take strict action.
Safety Concerns After the Tragedy
The incident has raised concerns about safety at college events, especially when large lighting structures are set up in crowded areas. The investigation will examine how the structure collapsed and whether proper safety measures were followed.