Jharkhand Horror: Class 10 Student Allegedly Tied Up, Assaulted by Seniors at JNV Boarding School
Police in Jharkhand have launched an investigation after a Class 10 student was allegedly tied up and assaulted by senior students at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) boarding school in the Dhanbad district. The incident, which took place in the school’s hostel on Wednesday night, has sparked concerns over safety and ragging within the residential campus.
Police in Jharkhand have launched an investigation after a Class 10 student was allegedly tied up and assaulted by senior students at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) boarding school in the Dhanbad district. The incident, which took place in the school’s hostel on Wednesday night, has sparked concerns over safety and ragging within the residential campus. The victim, who sustained injuries during the assault, is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
According to preliminary police reports, a group of senior students allegedly bound the victim's hands and feet before subjecting him to physical abuse over an internal dispute. School authorities alerted the local police and the victim's family after discovering the injured student on Thursday morning. Local police officials confirmed that an active probe is underway to identify all students involved in the assault. Investigators have visited the campus to record statements from the victim, school administration, and hostel staff. ‘Asked Student To Visit Home, Then Locked Door’: UP Teacher Suspended Over Unnatural S*xual Assault Attempt.
"We have registered a formal complaint and are investigating the matter from all angles, including potential ragging," a senior police official privy to the investigation stated. "Strict action will be taken against those found responsible." Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are fully residential, co-educational schools run by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. While these institutions are highly regarded for providing quality education in rural areas, this incident has raised serious questions regarding hostel supervision and student safety protocols. Maharashtra: Minor Student Stabs Teacher Inside Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar School (Watch Video).
The school administration has assured full cooperation with the police and has initiated an internal inquiry. Decisions regarding disciplinary actions against the accused students are expected to follow once the preliminary police report is submitted.
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