The Garo Students Union (GSU), Eastern zone has sought legal action and removal of principal of Loyola Secondary School, Williamnagar and held him responsible for the death of a student when a log crashed on him today.
GSU, zone president Saljrang Tengrik R Marak said, “Melwyn Fernandes should be removed from the principal’s post and legal action should be taken against him for this incautious and negligence deed that caused the precious life of a student.”
Cherian M Sangma of Rongjeng, a Class IX student was part of a group of his classmates helped in removing logs lying on the school ground but tragedy struck when one of the logs hit him. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital.
The GSU has also announced that they hold a candlelight service tomorrow in front of the Williamnagar DC office at 5:30 pm to show solidarity and uphold prayer and solidarity with the bereaved family.