Tension in Nayagarh village as school remains locked for 30 days after student’s death

Tension prevailed in Belpada village under Gania police station limits in Odisha’s Nayagarh district after a dispute broke out over the reopening of a primary school that has remained locked for nearly a month following the death of a student.

According to sources, family members of the deceased student, along with residents of the same hamlet, had locked Belpada Primary School in protest over the incident and to demand action. As a result, academic activities at the school have remained suspended for the past 30 days.

Clash Over Reopening of School

The situation escalated when the district administration attempted to reopen the school. The District Collector reportedly visited the premises to unlock the gate and resume classes.

However, members of the deceased student’s family and several villagers opposed the move, forcing officials to return without reopening the school.

The disagreement has also led to growing tension between residents of two hamlets in the village, further complicating efforts to resolve the issue.

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Villagers Stage Protest, Block Road

Meanwhile, agitated villagers from Belpada gathered near the Gania police station and staged a protest. Demonstrators also blocked the Kantilo–Daspalla road, disrupting vehicular movement for some time.

Police later rushed to the spot and deployed adequate personnel to prevent the situation from escalating further.