**Tragic Incident in Noida: 10-Year-Old Student Dies After Choking During School Lunch**

A heart-wrenching incident occurred on September 4 in Noida involving Tanishka Sharma, a 10-year-old student of Class 6 at Presidium School, Sector 31. Reports indicate that Tanishka tragically passed away after choking on food eaten during her lunch break.

Tanishka had left her home that morning to attend school and participate in the Teacher’s Day celebrations but never returned home. According to The Times of India, after finishing her lunch, she went to the washroom. On her way out, near the stairs, she reportedly fell.

The school management then took her to Kailash Hospital, located approximately two kilometers away. Unfortunately, upon arrival, doctors pronounced her dead.

### Concerns Over School’s Response

Tanishka’s mother, Tripta Sharma, has expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction with the school’s handling of the situation. She alleges that the school’s response was marked by delays and conflicting information. Initially, staff informed the family that Tanishka had fainted while eating; later versions claimed she had fallen down the stairs.

According to the family, instead of rushing her to the hospital promptly, the school infirmary attempted to treat Tanishka on-site, causing a critical loss of time.

### Emotional Plea by the Mother

Tripta Sharma, an IT professional, shared an emotional video on social media addressing the tragedy. In the video, she said:

_”Hello everyone, my name is Tripta Sharma. I am the mother of the late Tanishka Sharma. She was my flower-like daughter. She studied in Class 6B at Presidium, Sector 31, Noida. On the 4th of September, I myself dropped her off at school for the Teacher’s Day celebration.”_

_”Around 11:30 am, I received a call from the teachers saying that my daughter had fainted. They told me to come immediately as they were taking her to Kailash Hospital. When we reached Kailash, doctors informed us that my daughter was brought in the worst state.”_

_”With my own hands, I performed her last rites. The pain and sorrow I am feeling cannot be expressed in words. It has been fifteen days since she passed away, and I still only want to know the truth about my daughter’s last moments.”_

_”I know my daughter will never come back, but she deserves the truth of what happened in those last few minutes. I just need justice and the truth,”_ she concluded.

### Police Report and Ongoing Investigation

According to police reports, the post-mortem examination revealed no external injuries, and the exact cause of death remains unclear. The school administration informed The Times of India that food particles were found stuck in Tanishka’s food pipe (oesophagus), consistent with choking.

The family has accused the school administration and staff of negligence. On September 8, they filed a police complaint demanding the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the school. They have also called for a formal inquiry, transparency regarding emergency records, and access to medical reports.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to determine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event. The family’s demand for justice highlights the need for accountability and improved safety measures within educational institutions.
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