UP: Girl dies after swallowing bracelet bead at school
Budaun (PTI): A six-year-old girl died after allegedly swallowing a bead of her bracelet at a private school in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred at New Hopes Public School in Kakrala town, where Class I student Taapsi, reportedly swallowed a bead of a bracelet she was wearing in the classroom at around 11.30 am, officials said.
According to the school administration, the child experienced breathing difficulty following the incident. Her family members were informed and she was taken to a local community health centre.
She was later taken to the district headquarters and admitted to the district hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
The girl’s father Tekchandra demanded action against the school administration, claiming the family was informed after his daughter died.
School principal Bhooraj Singh said the student had arrived at school in normal condition. A classmate informed the teacher that the child had chewed and swallowed a bead of her bracelet, following which the school immediately alerted the family and arranged for medical assistance.
He added that CCTV footage from the classroom has been handed over to police and the school is cooperating with the investigation.
Alapur Station House Officer Madhav Singh Bisht said the school informed police about the incident. After receiving an information from the district hospital, police began inquest proceedings and preparations for a post-mortem examination.
He added that senior officials have been informed and a panel will conduct the autopsy.
According to the police, the CCTV footage has been collected from the school.
No formal complaint has been received from the family so far, and further legal action will be taken after due inquiry, the SHO said.
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JAMCO to set up product engineering centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): JAMCO has announced plans to establish a Product Engineering Centre here, further strengthening Karnataka’s position in the aerospace sector.
The proposed full-fledged centre is expected to significantly enhance the company’s engineering footprint in the State and expand its operations in India’s aviation market, Karnataka Commerce and Industries Department said in a statement on Monday.
“The availability of a vast pool of skilled engineering talent and a well-established aerospace ecosystem has consistently attracted global investments to Karnataka. JAMCO’s decision to invest here is yet another endorsement of this strength,” Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna said.
A delegation led by JAMCO’s Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Sen and Board Chair Kate Schaefer met the Commissioner and discussed details of the proposed investment.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner formally announced the company’s decision to set up its Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, according to the release.
The new facility will focus on the end-to-end development of components used in aircraft interiors for global aviation majors, including Boeing and Airbus, among others.
Highlighting the significance of the investment, the Commissioner said, “This investment in Karnataka, aimed at enhancing our capabilities in producing globally certified aerospace products, reflects our long-term commitment to the State. India’s aviation market is expanding at a rapid pace, and Karnataka is playing a significant role in this growth. Through JAMCO’s initiatives, next-generation cabin innovations are being developed, further strengthening the State’s position as one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering hubs.”
Kate Schaefer commended the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and praised the State’s leadership in the aerospace sector, underscoring JAMCO’s confidence in Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
