Alwar school roof collapse sparks CJP protest over children’s safety
After a government school roof collapsed at Jodhawas in Alwar, CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka led a protest over children’s safety and poor school infrastructure, according to The Indian Express.
A portion of the roof of a government school in Jodhawas, Alwar (Rajasthan), collapsed, prompting a protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka over children’s safety and the school’s condition, according to a video published by The Indian Express on 14 August 2026.
What we can verify
- The Indian Express published a report titled “Alwar School Roof Collapses: CJP Protests Over Children’s Safety Poor Infrastructure” on 14 August 2026 (YouTube).
- The outlet’s description states a portion of the roof at a government school in Jodhawas, Alwar, collapsed and that the protest was led by CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka.
- Per the same description, villagers allege the school had remained in a dilapidated condition for years, with inadequate classrooms, vacant teaching posts, and no proper road or bridge, forcing children to cross the Ruparel River during the monsoon.
Unverified / not independently confirmed here
- Exact date and time of the collapse, number of injuries (if any), and official statements from the Rajasthan education department or district administration are not detailed in the video description we used as the sole source.
- Claims about vacant posts, missing bridge/road, and river crossings are attributed to villagers via The Indian Express and are not independently re-verified in this digest.
CJP News will update if a second independent report or an official statement becomes available.
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