Khordha: A Class IV student of Manik Goda Gadadhar Banchanidhi High School under Bolagarh block in Khordha district sustained severe burn injuries after catching fire during a science fair on Saturday.
The injured student has been identified as Shiba Prasad Pradhan.
According to sources, the mishap occurred when the student came in contact with a petrol fire while participating in the science exhibition at the school. He suffered serious burn injuries. He was initially rushed to the Bolagarh Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. Later, he was shifted to Khordha District Headquarters Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
Meanwhile, tension prevailed in the area as irate villagers locked the school gate and staged a protest in front of the school, demanding accountability for the negligence.
