Coaching Centre sealed after 10 students faint

JAIPUR: The coaching centre in Jaipur, where at least 10 students fainted on Sunday after a suspected gas leakage from one of the air-conditioners, was sealed by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) on Monday, officials said.

- HT Correspondent

JAIPUR: The coaching centre in Jaipur, where at least 10 students fainted on Sunday after a suspected gas leakage from one of the air conditioners, was sealed by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Greater) on Monday, officials said.

"A team from the civic body reached the coaching institute along with a forensic team for investigating the matter. The coaching institute was sealed on Monday and will remain closed till the probe is over," said Laxmikant Katara, deputy commissioner of JMC-G.

At least 10 students of the coaching centre in Gopalpura area fell unconscious after a suspected toxic gas leaked from an air conditioner, said officials.

Sodala ACP, Yogesh Chaudhary said, "The coaching centre is located at the second floor of a premium apartment in Mahesh Nagar. On Sunday, the apartment was suddenly engulfed in toxic fumes which was suspected to have leaked from an air conditioner machine. It is suspected that the gas was formed either from the nearby sewerage or from the kitchen."

Following the incident, at least 10 students fell unconscious, he said. According to police, the coaching authority had immediately called a few ambulances and rushed the students to a nearby hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

"The students are responding to the treatment and are stable now," said ACP.