Kolkata: Class 9 Student Attacks Classmate With Knife Over Book Dispute, Teacher Was Present
A Class 9 student was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp object by his classmate inside a classroom at South Point School in south Kolkata on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation into the incident.
A Class 9 student was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp object by his classmate inside a classroom at South Point School in south Kolkata on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation into the incident. The attack took place at around 12:29 p.m. while a teacher was present in the classroom, according to the school authorities. The injured student began bleeding following the attack and was immediately taken to the school infirmary, where nurses provided first aid.
He was subsequently rushed to a private hospital for further treatment. Reports said the 15-year-old suffered a deep injury to his neck and injuries to his left hand and underwent surgery. His condition was later reported to be stable. According to school sources, the incident followed an argument between the two Class 9 students over a book. The exact circumstances leading to the confrontation are still being investigated. Pune Brawl Video: Violent Fight Between Students Erupts Outside MIT College in Kothrud.
The student accused of carrying out the attack was immediately removed from the classroom and counselled by the school's psychologist. His father later took him home, according to the school. South Point School subsequently submitted a complaint to the Gariahat Police Station. Kolkata Police said a case had been registered under the appropriate provisions of law and that further action would follow the investigation.
The incident occurred inside the classroom in the presence of a teacher, raising questions about how the sharp object was brought into the school premises. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of their investigation. The school said it was concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of the students affected by the incident, including those who witnessed it. It also said steps would be taken to provide support to students dealing with the psychological impact of the episode. Himachal Pradesh University Clash: 10 Students Held as Police Prevent SFI-ABVP Violence on Campus.
The incident comes amid renewed attention on student safety and violence inside educational institutions. Police and school authorities are expected to establish the sequence of events and determine the circumstances that led to the attack
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