Apprehending trouble, the authorities deployed security personnel to the school.Naharlagun Superintendent of Police Mihin Gambo urged the public to remain calm and maintain peace as the authorities were conducting a “thorough and impartial investigation into this unfortunate tragedy.”He said all efforts were being made to ensure justice for the victims and their families. He added that the post-mortem examinations were underway.Sub-divisional police officer Rishi Longdo told the media a case was registered based on two complaints. “It is only after investigation that we will get to know what material was used in building the water tank, its capacity, holding strength,” he said.“It is a case of negligence and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The parents of the students visited the site of the mishap. They want the case to be investigated properly. They are cooperating with us,” Longdo said.
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