Overview
- A pupil at Government Higher Primary School in Narikombu rushed to a running electric coconut-grating machine and turned off its power after a mid-day meal worker’s finger became entangled, stopping further injury.
- The worker said the boy’s intervention prevented a worse injury and school staff and witnesses have corroborated the account.
- The student has been identified by school officials as Manvit/Manvith, a Class 5 pupil, and school leaders publicly commended his presence of mind.
- Akshara Dasoha officials visited the school and Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar posted praise for the student on X, the most recent acknowledgements reported.
- The episode raises safety questions for electrically operated equipment used in Akshara Dasoha kitchens and may prompt local reviews of supervision, training, and machine safeguards.