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9-Year-Old Dies After Shadnagar School Stair Fall, Police Review

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC · How we work

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Ranga Reddy police said nine-year-old Varnika died after falling down stairs at Indian Public School in Shadnagar.
CCTV showed Varnika slipping on Thursday, losing balance and falling face-down at the landing.
She suffered a serious head injury, lost consciousness, and died Friday while receiving treatment, Circle Inspector K Seetharam reported.
Police noted no complaint by Friday night and are reviewing the video, while the family says the school delayed notification.

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Ranga Reddy police said nine-year-old Varnika died after falling down stairs at Indian Public School in Shadnagar.
CCTV showed Varnika slipping on Thursday, losing balance and falling face-down at the landing.
She suffered a serious head injury, lost consciousness, and died Friday while receiving treatment, Circle Inspector K Seetharam reported.
Police noted no complaint by Friday night and are reviewing the video, while the family says the school delayed notification.