Hours later the school bus conductor Ashok Kumar (accused) confessed to murdered 7-year-old boy in the washroom of Gurugram Ryan International School. The acting principal has been suspended by the Ryan Management. Bus conductor Ashok Kumar confessed that he murdered the child after failed sexual assault attempt.
Parents had been protesting outside the school campus ever since the incident took
School says that they are working with the investigating authorities so that they could be guided further with their expertise.
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- School says that authorities have seriously taken up the review of the security measures at the school
- School says that they are all in great shock and grief at the loss of life of our beloved student Pradhyuman Thakur
- A candle march is under way at Ryan International School.
#Gurugram: Locals hold candle light march over murder of 7-year-old at premises of #RyanInternationalSchool. pic.twitter.com/NzRKsmAs4B
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- The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) said it formed a committee to investigate the murder.
- Khattar says his government is ready for “any kind of probe” after it gets a report – if the facts aren’t clear and adds that he has directed authorities to complete formalities within seven days.
Once we get report, if facts are not clear we are ready for any kind of probe: Haryana CM on demand of high profile probe by victim’s family pic.twitter.com/517nnXrlBb
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- Haryana CM ML Khattar calls the incident a sad incident and a heinous crime.
Sad incident & heinous crime. Administration has nabbed suspect; directed authorities to complete formalities within 7 days: Haryana CM pic.twitter.com/EifC53COd6
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Sad incident,my sympathies to family. Strictest action to be taken against whoever is found guilty: Haryana CM on murder at Ryan Intl School pic.twitter.com/pxMBqcIGJ3
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Asked for report. Principal suspended, whatever lapses will be found wl be acted against-Haryana CM on murder of student at Ryan Intl School pic.twitter.com/PjXTvddcJu
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- Mother of victim said, “Principal was indifferent when she came to hospital, put her in jail. I want to know what happened to my child, I want CBI.”
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Principal was indifferent when she came to hospital, put her in jail. I want to know what happened to my child, I want CBI: Mother of victim pic.twitter.com/RQNk1p89zD
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Gurugram: Haryana PWD Minister Rao Narbir Singh visited family of the 7-year-old who was found dead at #RyanInternationalSchool in Bhondsi pic.twitter.com/AY6niM6bjR
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IMMEDIATE PLAYOUT:Press Conference of Haryana Police on murder of class II student in Ryan International School pre… https://t.co/6DBQznJdQ5
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- “We will complete the investigation within 7 days itself. Public Prosecutors will be helping us at the investigation stage itself. We will also ask for fast-track courts to expedite the case. We will come forward with the strongest case possible,” says Sandeep Khirwar, Gurugram Police commissioner.
- Meanwhile, reports claim that CBSE could revoke its affiliation with Ryan International School.
- “There is not much security at the school. Conductors enter the school without any hindrance,” claims the Pradhyuman’s sister
- CBSE has formed an inquiry team to look into ruthless murder of a seven-year-old student in Ryan International School
- Taking these steps to ensure vigorous safety measures in place for all our students & staff. Necessary measures being reinforced with experts’ help. Seeking advice from Police dept. to guide us: Acting Principal
Confident we will be able to satisfy everyone after concluding investigation: #Gurugram Police Comm on bus conductor being made a scapegoat pic.twitter.com/AAhrbMKN6H
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Committee has been formed to adjudge loopholes in security arrangement, report of which is expected on Monday: #Gurgaon Police Commissioner pic.twitter.com/Qp2oMGRApx
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Involvement of bus conductor is confirmed if someone else is found involved, action will be taken against them: #Gurgaon Police Commissioner pic.twitter.com/q13KX0ZMZe
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After tragic incident yesterday,authorities seriously taken up security measures review at school: Acting Principal #RyanInternationalSchool
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#Gurugram: Members of Bar Association of Sohna decide not to appear on behalf of accused in #RyanInternationalSchool murder case pic.twitter.com/JYt5WxlWZ1
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#Gurugram: Members of Bar Association of Sohna decide not to appear on behalf of accused in #RyanInternationalSchool murder case pic.twitter.com/JYt5WxlWZ1
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#RyanInternationalSchool Class 2 student murder case: Accused sent to 3 day police remand by #Gurugram court
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Going to Gurugram tomorrow. Culprit won’t be spared. Sympathies with child’s parents: Haryana Education Minister on #Gurugram school murder pic.twitter.com/rAr6qdhbJg
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- “Very heart wrenching. This should not repeat. But I am not a judge to say who is responsible. It is not about FIR against Principal or any person, all I am saying in 24 hrs the case should be cracked,” Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said
- Accused Ashok Kumar is being taken for medical test.
- Ryan International School issues statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at our school today, involving a class II student – Pradyuman Thakur. He had suffered critical injuries and was immediately rushed to the hospital by the school head- Mrs Neerja Batra. Despite all attempts, unfortunately his life couldn’t be saved due to the extent of his injuries. The Police is investigating this matter and we have assured our full support and co-operation towards the investigation of the same. The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be dealt with appropriate action. Our hearts and prayers are with the family,” Spokesperson Neeti Srinivasan
- Accused Ashok Kumar’s wife alleges that he is being framed.
- “We are combing through CCTV footage, will also ask students whether there have been other cases of molestation. School has very high fees, so will find out if there should be separate toilets, why was the conductor allowed to go. There will be strict investigation in the matter, staff will be investigated. Why wasn’t there safety all over the premises,” Block education officer Ritu Chowdhury, a member of the probing SIT said.
- A three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the HRD ministry to investigate the matter. The CBSE has asked for a report on student safety from all affiliated schools.
- “Unfortunate. It is like warning to people and schools. Justice will be served for sure,” Union HRD Min Prakash Javadekar
- Accused Ashok Kumar will be produced in court at 2pm. The teaching and non-teaching staff of the school is being interrogated.
- Ryan International School’s acting principal Neerja Batra has been suspended.
- “We will get the case solved as soon as possible. We will get justice and if necessary will take action against the school. No one will be spared,” says BJP MLA Tejpal Tanwar.
- The parents want a case of criminal conspiracy to be lodged against the principal and others. They had been protesting outside the school since morning today.