Student death: Andhra school under scanner

The school is run by Andhra-born evangelist Dr K A Paul, who founded the Global Peace Initiative registered in USA. Paul, who has now become a politician, recently launched the Praja Shanti Party in Hyderabad.

On Saturday, Abhilash Reddy, 16, had fever after which the school called a doctor. Circle Inspector of Sangareddy G Venkatesh said the doctor told the school authorities to rush him to a hospital. The school informed the boy8217;s mother who took him to hospital. 8220;The local hospital advised her to rush him to Hyderabad. The boy was admitted to the Erragadda Chest Hospital where he died on Sunday,8221; the Inspector said.

Police said the boy8217;s mother took the body to the school and demanded an explanation. 8220;Till late night, the mother refused to take the body away for funeral. She sought an explanation from the school for the boy8217;s poor health which, she alleged, caused his death,8221; the inspector said, adding the boy hailed from Zahirabad Mandal.

The Sangareddy police have registered a case of culpable homicide against the school authorities. Paul8217;s office in Charity City issued a statement that the boy8217;s mother was informed as soon as he fell sick.