Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) In a shocking case, a Class 10 student of Seventh Day School in the Khokhra area of Gujarat’s Ahmedabad died following a knife attack allegedly carried out by a Class 8 student.
What began as a scuffle between the two students soon spiralled into deadly violence. According to police, the victim, who was attacked by the Class 8 student along with seven to eight others on Tuesday afternoon, was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
The clash reportedly stemmed from a minor dispute a few days earlier.
More details are awaited about the incident.
The incident sparked outrage among parents and community members. Furious relatives and members of the Sindhi community stormed the school premises, assaulting the principal and staff, and vandalising classrooms and property.
Protesters accused the school of negligence and have refused to accept the student’s body until “justice” is served.
Some parents also staged a road blockade in support, demanding immediate action.
School administrator Mayurika Patel defended the institution, saying, “The accused child had a history of complaints, and action was taken earlier. This incident did not occur inside the classroom but outside the school premises. The knife was kept in a car, not brought into the school. Still, we will take strict action, including issuing an LC against the child.”
Police rushed to the school following the incident, identifying the attackers and beginning legal action.
The Khokhra police have booked the accused under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act and are scanning CCTV footage as part of their investigation. A case of murder has been registered.
Meanwhile, District Education Officer (DEO) Rohit Chaudhary confirmed that the school failed to inform authorities promptly and has been issued a notice to explain its conduct. The school has also declared a holiday to pay tribute to the deceased student.
–IANS
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