Jhalawar, July 26 -- Five officials of the Education Department have been suspended as the investigation begins in the Rajasthan's Jhalawar school roof collapse case, said a senior official on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, Jhalawar Collector Ajay Singh Rathore conveyed that a committee has been formed and action will be taken against the culprits.

The five Education Officials suspended are - Meena Garg, Javed Ahmed, Ramvilas, Kanhaiya Lal Sugan and Badrilal Lodha.

Reflecting on the number of casualties and injuries in the incident, the official stated that seven students have lost their lives while 20 others are injured, out of which several will be discharged from the hospital.

Rathore said, "Yesterday around 7:45 to 8 am, we received i...