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Probe finds accused allegedly attacked South Kolkata classmate twice earlier
A student at a school in South Kolkata allegedly hurt a classmate with a knife.
Police say the same student may have attacked the classmate twice before.
One earlier incident allegedly happened the day before, when the student tried to choke him.
Another allegedly happened about three months earlier with a sharp object.
The injured child, who is autistic, hurt his neck and finger and needed surgery.
Police are collecting CCTV footage and statements to understand what happened.
They are also checking how the knife entered the school.
Because the accused is a minor, the Juvenile Justice Board will decide the next steps.
Police allege the accused student attacked the same classmate twice before the September 30 stabbing.
The latest incident reportedly began over a book-related argument and left the victim with neck and finger injuries.
The injured autistic student underwent surgery after being taken to a hospital.
Police are examining CCTV, the knife, prior incidents, and how the weapon entered the school.
The minor will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board for further legal action.
- Who
- A minor student is accused of attacking an autistic classmate at a South Kolkata school; police and school officials are investigating.
- What
- The classmate was allegedly stabbed with a knife after earlier alleged attacks involving choking and a sharp object.
- Where
- At a school in South Kolkata, with the injured student later taken to a hospital.
- When
- The latest incident reportedly occurred around 12:29 p.m. on September 30; one earlier incident allegedly occurred the previous day and another about three months earlier.
- Why
- Police are investigating whether the accused held a grudge against the victim; the incident was also reportedly linked to an argument over a book.
Police and safety concerns
School response and assurances
Handling of the incident
Police and safety concerns
Police are questioning why school management reportedly called them nearly four hours after the incident and are investigating how the student entered with a weapon.
School response and assurances
The school said it was concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of affected children and would take steps to address the incident’s psychological impact.
Prior violence and reporting
Police and safety concerns
Police sources say the accused allegedly attacked the same student twice earlier and are examining CCTV footage and the sequence of events.
School response and assurances
The earlier reported incident from about three months ago was not formally reported after the families reached a mutual understanding, according to the report.
Key facts
- Latest incident
- The accused allegedly pulled a knife from a schoolbag and attacked the victim in a classroom.
- Victim’s injuries
- The victim suffered injuries near the neck and on a finger, and underwent surgery.
- Earlier alleged incident
- The accused allegedly tried to choke the victim’s neck one day before the knife attack.
- Earlier reported attack
- About three months earlier, the accused allegedly used another sharp, razor-like object against the same student.
- Police evidence request
- Police directed the school to provide CCTV footage and the knife allegedly used.
- Investigation questions
- Police are examining the alleged motive, weapon access, prior incidents, and the reported delay in calling police.
- Next legal step
- The minor is to be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Quotes
Police official
An official involved in the police investigation
“The school is deeply concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of everyone affected by the incident, particularly the children who witnessed or were otherwise impacted by what happened. The school will take all necessary steps to address the emotional and psychological impact of the incident.”
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“We will first examine the CCTV footage to analyse the past incidents and the sequence that led to the attack”
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Sources
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