Kolkata, Feb 2 || Students narrowly escaped a major accident on the first day of the secondary (Madhyamik) examinations in West Bengal, police officials said on Monday.
The incident caused widespread panic at Nakkatigach Higher Secondary School in Tufanganj-1 block in Cooch Behar district.
However, due to the prompt action of the police and the administration, no casualties or injuries occurred.
The secondary school examination started on time at Nakkatigach Higher Secondary School earlier in the day.
A total of 202 students from Balabhut High School, Balabhut Vidyasagar Vidyapeeth and Krishnapur School were taking the exam there.
During the examination, a gas cylinder suddenly caught fire while tea was being prepared in the school canteen.
The sight of the flames spreading rapidly caused panic throughout the school premises.
However, the police officers on duty at the examination centre quickly displayed courage and acted promptly.