Boy’s parents demand principal’s arrest

Hyderabad:The family of the six-year-old boy held protests in front of the MPP School at Hayatnagar on Tuesday, demanding justice after then son was killed when the school’s iron gate fell on him on Monday.

Police said they have registered a case against the school after a complaint was filed by the boy’s father against the school principal for not maintaining the gates. The student died due to head injuries after the gate fell on him.

LB Nagar corporator Nava Jeevan Reddy and leaders from Congress, BRS and BJP joined the protest in support of the family. Meanwhile, the district education officer (DEO) announced `5 lakh ex gratia, a double bedroom house and a job for the boy’s family.