Bengaluru(PTI): A primary schoolgirl collapsed and later died when a teacher allegedly punished all the students of the class at a private school here, police said.

According to the police, the incident occurred at the school in Gangammagudi in the city on Friday afternoon.

"A girl collapsed at around 1.30 pm in her classroom, allegedly when teacher was punishing the students. She was rushed to hospital by teachers but was declared brought dead," a police officer said.

Later, the school authorities informed the parents about the incident and took the body to the girl's home.

The girl's father later lodged a complaint based on which a case was registered under Section 174 (c) of the CrPC and investigation was initiated, police said.

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Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.

There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.

The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.

A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.

He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.

In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.