Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Case Registered After Alleged Paper Cutter Attack at South Point
Two 15-year-old students had an argument in a classroom at South Point High School.
The disagreement reportedly began after one student’s textbook was torn.
Police said the other student then used a paper cutter to attack him.
The injured student suffered cuts on his neck, face, and fingers.
School staff gave him first aid and took him to Ruby General Hospital.
Doctors repaired injuries to his muscles and tendons.
Reports differed on his immediate care: the hospital called his condition stable, while his father said he remained in intensive care for observation.
Police registered a case and informed child-protection authorities because both students are minors.
Police registered a case after a Class IX student allegedly attacked a classmate with a paper cutter at South Point High School.
The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday during class, while a teacher was present.
Police said the dispute began after one student allegedly tore the other student’s textbook.
The injured 15-year-old suffered a deep neck cut extending toward his face and injuries to several fingers of his left hand.
He received first aid before being taken to Ruby General Hospital, where muscle and tendon injuries were repaired and his condition was reported as stable.
- Who
- Two 15-year-old Class IX students at South Point High School were involved; one was injured and the other was accused of attacking him.
- What
- A student was allegedly attacked with a paper cutter during a classroom dispute over a textbook.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon at around 12:30 p.m.
- Where
- Inside a classroom at South Point High School; the injured student was later taken to Ruby General Hospital.
- Why
- Police said the dispute followed the alleged tearing of one student’s textbook.
- Students’ ages
- Both students are 15.
- Reported injuries
- A deep cut extended from the neck toward the face, with injuries to several fingers of the left hand.
- Alleged weapon
- Police identified the sharp object as a paper cutter.
- Medical treatment
- Ruby General Hospital repaired muscle and tendon injuries.
- Reported condition
- A hospital official said the student was stable; his father said he remained in intensive care for observation.
- Legal action
- Police registered a case based on the injured boy’s mother’s complaint and informed the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee.
- School response
- The accused student was counselled by school psychologists and taken home by his father.