A 13-year-old Indian-origin boy has died of an allergic reaction after falling ill at his school in London.
Karanbir Cheema fell ill at William Perkin C of E High School in Greenford, west London, on 28 June due to exposure to cheese, and died at a hospital on Sunday.
He was allergic to dairy but his mother told the he managed his allergies well and led a normal life. She is demanding answers from the school whether her son was bullied.
"I want answers, I want to get to the bottom of what happened, I will be asking the school if he was bullied but my son was very popular, you could not help but like that child, he never made enemies."
According to reports, a piece of cheese had been flicked at him which triggered a severe allergic reaction.
But his father Amarjeet told the Evening Standard that his son’s death “doesn’t make sense”.
“My son had allergies but he was very careful. He had an allergy to dairy products but was good at avoiding them. I don't how a piece of cheese hitting him could have killed him, it doesn't make any sense. We have been told very little."
The school said it is in contact with Karanbir’s family.
“The school has kept in close contact with the family, particularly in light of a number of unfounded rumours which have circulated over the past days,” it said in a statement posted on its website.
“The student in question had always dealt responsibly with his multiple allergies and medical staff were, therefore, able to respond quickly with his agreed care plan during the incident on Wednesday, June 28.”
