# Student deaths in Odisha schools

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/student-deaths-in-odisha-schools
> Updated: 2026-08-26T16:20:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, a schoolgirl in Bhubaneswar went missing during school hours and was later found dead in a water tank near Kalinga Stadium. The girl’s family alleged negligence by school authorities and security staff, prompting police to review CCTV footage and investigate security lapses.

In late August 2026, a similar incident occurred in the Koraput district of Odisha, where a Class VIII student went missing from a school hostel. The student’s body was recovered from a drain behind Gumuda Government High School. Local villagers and the student’s family alleged that the school failed to notify them or the police of the disappearance, leading to protests and demands for justice. Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the death.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Student found dead in drain behind Odisha school hostel

A Class VIII student's body was found in a drain behind a government high school in Koraput, Odisha, sparking protests and allegations of negligence against school hostel management.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-found-dead-in-drain-behind-odisha-school-hostel

### 2026-07-29: Bhubaneswar schoolgirl found dead after disappearing from school grounds

A schoolgirl in Bhubaneswar went missing during school hours and was found dead in a pond near the Police Reserve Ground; her family alleges school negligence and calls for an investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bhubaneswar-schoolgirl-found-dead-after-disappearing-from-school-grounds

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