Khaberni - An 8-year-old Indian girl named Gargi Ranpara, a third-grade student at Zebar School for Children in Ahmedabad, died of a suspected heart attack after suddenly collapsing in the school lobby.
Security camera footage showed the girl sitting on the ground after feeling unwell, before she suddenly lost consciousness. Teachers immediately attempted to revive her with CPR and quickly transferred her to Zydus Hospital, but the medical team declared her dead upon arrival.
The incident, which was captured on cameras, sparked widespread controversy after the video was reshared on social media, prompting many parents and the local community to express their deep sorrow and demand more preventative measures in schools to ensure children's safety.
The school administration affirmed its full cooperation with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of death, noting the enhancement of medical safety measures and the review of emergency protocols across all its facilities.
According to medical reports, such rare cases require immediate monitoring of cardiac symptoms in children, such as feeling dizzy or having shortness of breath, as they may be the initial signs of underlying heart issues.
