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Kolkata Class 9 Student Undergoes Surgery After Classroom Attack
A student at a Kolkata school was hurt by another student in their classroom.
The school said the incident happened around lunchtime while a teacher was there.
The injured boy was first given medical help at school.
He was then taken to Ruby General Hospital.
Doctors said he had injuries on his neck and left hand and needed surgery.
The hospital said the injuries were repaired and that he was stable.
Police are checking whether an argument about books may have started the incident.
The school reported the matter to police and offered counselling and support to students and staff.
A Class 9 student at South Point High School in Kolkata was allegedly struck with a sharp object by a classmate on Wednesday.
The incident occurred around 12:29 p.m. inside a classroom while a teacher was present.
The injured 15-year-old suffered neck and left-hand injuries and underwent surgery at Ruby General Hospital.
Police said an argument over books could have triggered the incident, but the circumstances remain under investigation.
The school filed a complaint with Gariahat police, while the accused student was counselled and taken home by his father; no arrest was reported.
- Who
- A 15-year-old Class 9 student was injured, and a classmate was accused of attacking him.
- What
- The student was allegedly struck with a sharp object, suffering neck and left-hand injuries that required surgery.
- Where
- The incident occurred inside South Point High School in Kolkata; the student was treated at Ruby General Hospital.
- When
- Wednesday at approximately 12:29 p.m.; the report was dated September 30.
- Why
- Police said an altercation over books could have triggered the incident, but the cause had not been established.
Key facts
- School
- South Point High School, Kolkata
- Students involved
- Class 9 classmates
- Reported time
- Approximately 12:29 p.m. on Wednesday
- Injuries
- Deep neck-to-face laceration with muscle injury and injuries to multiple fingers on the left hand
- Treatment
- Surgery at Ruby General Hospital; hospital officials said the student was stable
- Police action
- A complaint was filed with Gariahat police; no arrest was reported
- School response
- First aid, family assistance, counselling for the accused student, and emotional support for witnesses and staff
Quotes
A hospital official
Hospital representative who described the surgery and injuries
“Following initial examination and resuscitation, he was taken to the operation theatre. During surgery, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon found a deep laceration extending from the neck to the face, with underlying muscle injury”
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“The complaint was being examined, and the circumstances surrounding the incident would be verified. We have received the complaint. The circumstances leading to the incident are being looked into”
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