Overview
- The attack occurred during class on Wednesday when a Class 9 pupil allegedly struck a 15-year-old classmate with a sharp object while the teacher was present.
- The injured boy suffered a neck laceration and cuts to his left hand, underwent surgery at Ruby General Hospital and is reported to be stable.
- South Point School immediately removed the accused student from class, provided counselling for witnesses and the accused, and filed a police complaint with Gariahat police station.
- Police are examining reports that a quarrel over books may have triggered the incident and are probing claims the accused brought the knife from home while verifying background details that have been reported.
- Officials say juvenile-justice rules will shape how authorities proceed and the case has focused fresh attention on how weapons and risks are screened and managed on school campuses.