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Four students injured in clash outside Gorakhpur school
Four students were hurt in a fight outside a school in Gorakhpur.
The students were from Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Police said the fight may have involved knives.
The incident happened after a disagreement between a younger and an older student became worse.
Teachers took the injured students to a hospital.
Three students received first aid and went home.
One student was sent to another hospital for more treatment.
Police are questioning two students to understand what happened.
Four students from Classes 7 through 10 were injured in a clash outside Government Jubilee Inter College in Gorakhpur.
Police said knives were allegedly used during the scuffle, though all injuries were described as minor.
The incident began after a long-standing dispute between a Class 7 student and a Class 10 student escalated.
Three injured students were discharged after first aid, while one was referred to Nehru Hospital for further treatment.
Police took two students into custody for questioning, with further legal action pending the investigation.
- Who
- Four students from Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 were injured; police took two students into custody for questioning.
- What
- A clash between two groups occurred, with knives allegedly used and four students injured.
- Where
- Outside Government Jubilee Inter College in Bakshipur, Gorakhpur.
- When
- Around 1:30 pm on Monday, shortly after school hours; the report was dated August 25.
- Why
- Police said a long-standing dispute between a Class 7 student and a Class 10 student escalated.
Key facts
- Injured
- Four students from Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10
- Location
- Outside Government Jubilee Inter College, Bakshipur, Gorakhpur
- Time
- Around 1:30 pm on Monday
- Reported weapon
- Knives were allegedly used during the scuffle
- Medical treatment
- Three students were discharged after first aid; one was referred to Nehru Hospital at BRD Medical College
- Police action
- Two students were taken into custody for questioning
- Investigation status
- Legal proceedings were underway and further action depended on the investigation
Quotes
Omkar Dutt Tiwari
Circle Officer of Kotwali, Gorakhpur, overseeing the police proceedings
“Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.”
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