Class 2 girl dies after falling ill in UP school as Ganesh procession passes nearby

A Class 2 student in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur died after she suddenly fell ill in her classroom while a Ganesh immersion procession, reportedly accompanied by loud DJ music, was passing near her school.

The girl, identified as Vaishnavi Tiwari, was attending classes at a private school in Balrampur Nagar on Monday when she reportedly became uncomfortable and collapsed.

Her family has alleged that the loud DJ sound from the procession was linked to her sudden deterioration. However, the medical cause of her death has not been established, and police said no complaint had been filed by the family in connection with the incident so far.

According to reports, the immersion procession passed along a road adjoining the school during school hours, with loud music being played from a DJ system.

A CCTV recording from the classroom reportedly shows Vaishnavi appearing uncomfortable before she fell. Teachers rushed to her aid and took her to a hospital for treatment. Despite efforts to save her, she died.

Family questions loud sound during procession

Vaishnavi’s death has raised concerns among her family and local residents over the use of loud DJ music near a school.

The family has specifically alleged that the sound affected the child and contributed to her death. Police, however, have not confirmed the allegation as the cause of death and said no formal complaint had been received at the time of reporting.

The circumstances surrounding the child’s sudden illness and death are therefore expected to be clarified through the investigation and medical findings.

Family takes child’s body to ancestral village

Vaishnavi’s father, Sonu Tiwari, was reportedly staying in a rented accommodation in Balrampur Nagar so that his daughter could attend school there.

After her death, the family took her body to their ancestral village, Gulhariya Gangapur in Siddharthnagar district, where her last rites were performed.

The death has left the family devastated and prompted concern among local residents about maintaining safe sound levels around schools and other sensitive areas where children, elderly people and patients may be present.

The incident has also renewed attention on the need for caution while using high-volume sound systems during public processions, particularly in areas close to educational and residential establishments.