Seven children were killed and 28 others injured on Friday after a section of a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district, according to police. The incident occurred at the Piplod Government School in Manoharthana block while students were assembling for morning prayers.

Police were informed of the collapse at around 7:45 am. Station House Officer (SHO) Nand Kishore said the children were pulled out from under the debris by teachers and villagers.

Five of the deceased have been identified as Kundar, Kanha, Raidas, Anuradha and Badal Bhil, Nand Kishore said.

SHO Vijendra Singh of Dangipura police station said that the roof of the classrooms for Classes 6 and 7 gave way, causing the structure to collapse. At least 27–35 students were present in the building at the time.

Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar earlier confirmed that "four children have died and 17 others are injured," adding that “ten children have been referred to Jhalawar, out of which three to four are critical.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a post on X, calling the incident “tragic and deeply saddening.”

"The mishap at a school in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, is tragic and deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected students and their families in this difficult hour. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM," the PMO wrote in a post on X.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma condoled the loss of lives in the incident.

"The concerned officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured children," he said on X.

"May God grant a place to the departed divine souls in his lotus feet and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense sorrow," the chief minister said.

Education minister Madan Dilawar said a high-level inquiry will be conducted into the incident.

He directed officials to rush to the spot and ensure that the children get proper treatment.

"A very unfortunate incident occurred in Piplod village in Jhalawar where roof of a school collapsed. I have instructed district collector and education officer to make all kinds of arrangements for treatment. The collector and other officers have reached the spot," he said.

"I will get a high-level inquiry done to find out why this incident happened, " the minister said.

Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot hoped for the speedy recovery of the injured students.

"There are reports of many children and teachers getting injured due to the collapse of a government school building in Jhalawar's Manoharthana. I pray to God for minimum loss of life and speedy recovery of the injured, " he said on X.

Leader of opposition Tikaram Jully also expressed grief over the incident.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.