A surprise inspection by a team from the District Education Office at the School of Achievers in the Maninagar area of Ahmedabad found that the classes were conducted in the basement, where there were exposed electric wires, and the usage date on fire safety equipment had also expired.

Taking note of the negligence, the DEO has issued a notice to the school management and ordered the principal of the school to appear in person.

Moreover, the health facilities in the school were found not to be satisfactory. There was only one door to enter and exit the school, with no emergency exit.

Apart from the exposed cables, the electrical meter close to the entrance of the school was not shut properly. The school was equipped with fire extinguishers, however, a closer look revealed that they were past their expiry date.

With student safety at risk, the DEO has issued a notice to the school principal, demanding an in-person explanation within two days and emphasising the urgency of the situation.

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