A five-year-old boy was killed and 10 others injured when the wall of a school collapsed on them in Kurnool city on Monday (September 15).The student, Raqib, and some others were reportedly standing outside the school near the wall for the morning prayers when the wall fell on them, initial reports said. The injured students were shifted to hospital where Raqib was declared dead.Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Nara Lokesh expressed grief over the incident and asked the district officials to provide best medical treatment to the injured. He directed the officials to ensure that all safety norms are implemented by the private school managements and assured support to the family of the deceased student.Expressing shock over the death of the student, Industries and Commerce Minister T. G. Bharath, who represents Kurnool Assembly Constituency, said an inquiry would be conducted into the incident.Published - September 15, 2025 03:25 pm IST