Jaipur, Aug 15
A 12-year-old girl was killed while another was injured when the balcony of an under-construction government school collapsed in Udaipur's Kotra area on Friday.
The incident took place in Patharwadi village, a tribal-dominated area, where construction of a senior secondary school is underway.
Police said the victims, Moli (12) and Payal (11), were playing near the site when the balcony of the hall suddenly gave way.
Moli, daughter of Shyama and a resident of Gau Pipal village, had been visiting her maternal uncle in Patharwadi. Moli died under the debris, while Payal, who sustained injuries, is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The collapse sparked anger among villagers, who alleged that substandard materials were used in construction.
Police and Education Department officials are investigating the matter.