Ministry mourns death of child; launches probe

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has mourned the death of a four year-old student of a kindergarten in Al Wakra, noting that an investigation has been launched into the tragic incident.Minsa Mariam Jacob died after she was left alone in a locked school bus for over four hours Sunday. The child died on her birthday Sunday.____________________________Read alsoKG student, left alone in school bus, dies in Wakra____________________________In a statement on Twitter, the MoEHE said: "The Ministry of Education and Higher Education mourns the death of a kindergarten student at a private school. The Ministry, in co-operation with the respective authorities, have started an investigation into the incident."The ministry, as well as the respective authorities, will take the necessary measures and ensure the maximum punishment for the culprits in accordance with the relevant regulations and based on the results of the ongoing investigation."The ministry also affirms its keenness to adhere to the highest quality of security and safety standards for its students, and will not tolerate any shortcomings in this regard. It extends its sincerest condolences to the family of the deceased student," it added.