Dead bodies of 21 students found in South African nightclub: 13-year-old child among those who died, cause of death not clear

Sensation spread after the bodies of 21 students were found in a nightclub in South Africa. The slain children had gone to the club to celebrate the end of the high school exams. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained. According to a police officer, no injury marks were found on the bodies of the slain children. The age of the students killed in the incident is said to be 13-17 years.

Brigadier Thembinkosi Kinana said – We have received information that 21 students have died in a nightclub near Scenery Park in east London. Bodies of 8 girls and 13 boys have been found. 17 bodies were found inside the club. and 4 children died during treatment.

death under suspicious circumstances

Kinana said – The cause of death is being ascertained. The incident is being investigated. At present, the bodies have been sent for post-mortem. From the primary investigation, it seems that the death was due to poison. We are also assuming that – maybe due for some reason there has been a stampede, in which the students died. According to reports, after receiving the news, the parents and a crowd of children were seen outside the club.

President expressed grief

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who went to Germany to attend the G7 summit, has expressed grief over the incident. He said- Shocked by the death of 21 students below the age of 18 years.

Discussion on change in liquor law

An official said – only those above 18 years of age can consume alcohol. In such a situation, having high-school kids in the club raises questions. People sometimes do not follow the law. The administration will discuss changes in the law related to liquor licenses. Most alcohol is consumed in South Africa.

Provincial Prime Minister Oscar Mabuyane said – Can't believe that 21 children lost their lives in one stroke. Consumption of alcohol is dangerous. Openly selling liquor in the heart of the city is wrong. We can't assume that kids won't try it.

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