The Villupuram District Police has directed the management of all schools to carry out an inspection of all overhead water tanks, toilets and septic tanks in their premises to ensure that there are no safety hazards for students.
Schools have been asked to make sure there are no open or uncovered septic tanks, water storage tanks, overhead water tanks and ground-level water tanks that can endanger the lives of students. Schools have also been asked to check the toilets, compound walls and railings on the verandah of multi-storey buildings.