Scindia comes up with clarification on the incident
The Gwalior Scindia School has come up with a clarification on the incident in which Adrash Singh, a student, was found unconscious in the dormitory. The school management in its statement said that it is deeply saddened and shocked regarding the incident.
The school management said the student was admitted to Apollo Hospital, New Delhi on Thursday morning in consultation with a medical team and on explicit instructions of the parents for complete medical care and attention. He is being looked after by a team of specialist doctors.
The school management said that the cause of the incident is still being investigated by a special committee set up by the school and appropriate action will be taken following the findings in the matter. Following the established procedure in such matters, the School Management also filed a report with the Gwalior police and is providing all assistance with the investigation.
Before being moved to Delhi, he was under the care of specialist doctors at a nursing home in Gwalior. The boy’s condition is now stable. Two teachers from the School travelled with the student from Gwalior to Apollo Hospital, New Delhi and have stayed on to support the family.
The Principal, who was away, flew to Delhi on August 21 night and stayed on till early evening of August 22 to look into the details of his treatment and supported the parents. One teacher from the School is still there with the family all the time.
The managements said it would like to assure that the school is functioning normally for all academic and non-academic activities. The staff is with the students and are keeping the students engaged and that it is in regular touch with parents.
The managements said it would like to reiterate that the safety and well-being of students are our primary concern and all necessary safeguards and mechanism are in place for any emergency. Our school has professionals trained to help with the needs of the students, parents and school personnel at difficult times like these.
The Scindia School family is praying for the boy’s wellbeing and early recovery, and we stand together with the boy’s family during this moment of emergency.