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Pune Coaching Centre Killing: Juvenile Sent to Observation Home as Police Seek Adult Trial

Investigators say the teen brought a purchased knife to class after a prior dispute.

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During the mathematics class when the teacher was writing on the blackboard, the accused suddenly pulled out a knife and repeatedly attacked the victim on his head, neck and lower stomach. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
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Overview

  • Pushkar Dilip Shingade, 16, died after being stabbed during a Class 10 mathematics session at Sanskar coaching in Rajgurunagar on Monday morning.
  • The accused, also 16, surrendered at Khed police station shortly after the attack, and police recovered the weapon.
  • The Juvenile Justice Board ordered the boy to an observation home, and Pune Rural Police plan to petition for him to be tried as an adult.
  • Police say the assault followed an earlier fight between the two students and have established from whom and where the knife was bought.
  • The victim’s family alleges the killing was planned and criticizes the coaching centre for not informing parents about prior clashes, prompting scrutiny of its handling of student safety.