A student was injured at Ghatlodia’s Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC)-run library after a ceiling fan fell on him on Wednesday.

Priyanshu Kushwaha (23) who was studying at the library with other students received 10 stitches after a ceiling fan fell on him at 5 pm.

The library authorities were unconcerned when being told about the incident, saying, “You shouldn’t sit under the fan.” 

Following the incident, an uproar occurred outside the library with students alleging a lack of basic facilities. 

“The library has been managed by the AMC since 2018. However, since then, the authorities have paid no attention to its maintenance. Issues like drinking water, seating arrangement, and cleanliness remain unresolved. Even after this accident, no officials visited the site,” wrote activist Yuvrajsinh Jadeja on X.

The victim’s mother emphasised that Priyanshu’s MBA examinations are scheduled for December 12. “This happened to my son today which can happen to anyone,” said his mother.

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