Hyderabad, 18 October (H.S.): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday expressed shock over the death of a student in an accident during a Dandiya programme at MVSR Engineering College in Nadergul, Rangareddy district, and directed officials to ensure the best possible medical treatment for those injured.

The Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and instructed officials to identify those responsible for the accident and take strict action against them, according to the Chief Minister's Office.

The accident occurred on Saturday during the concluding hours of Sangamam, the college's two-day annual technical and cultural festival. Hundreds of students were reportedly dancing on the campus when a metal truss supporting decorative lights collapsed amid strong winds, falling on a group of students. One student died and at least 12 others were injured.

The deceased was a student of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) branch. The injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment. Police personnel were deployed on the campus following the incident as tension mounted among students and parents.

A senior police official confirmed that one female student had died and 12 others were injured after a lighting structure collapsed during the event. Suresh, an uncle of the deceased student, alleged that safety lapses had contributed to the accident. He told reporters that strong winds were blowing when a pole carrying lighting and decoration equipment fell on the student.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar