15-Year-Old Boy Attacked With Sharp Object, Left Bleeding Inside Kolkata School
Kolkata: A Class 9 student was injured after a classmate allegedly attacked him with a sharp object inside a prominent Kolkata school on Wednesday.
The incident took place inside the classroom in the presence of a teacher, South Point School said in a statement.
The attack reportedly occurred around 12:29 pm. Initial reports suggested that an argument over books may have preceded the incident.
The 15-year-old student suffered injuries to his neck and left hand. He was given first aid at the school before being rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to hospital authorities, the boy arrived at the emergency department with a laceration on his neck and injuries to several fingers on his left hand. The injuries were surgically repaired, and the student was later reported to be in stable condition.
The boy’s parents were informed immediately and reached the hospital. School authorities said they have been monitoring his condition and are providing assistance and support to his family.
Classmate Taken Out of Classroom
According to the school, the student accused of carrying out the attack was immediately removed from the classroom.
“He was counselled by the school psychologists. Later, his father took him home,” the school said in its statement.
Police have been informed about the incident. No detention has been made so far, while officials are examining the complaint filed by the school and the circumstances surrounding the attack.
School Offers Counselling to Students
The incident has reportedly left students, teachers and parents shocked.
School authorities said students who witnessed the incident would be provided counselling to help them cope with the emotional impact of what they saw.
The school also said it would take necessary steps to maintain a safe, caring and supportive environment for both students and staff as the matter is examined further.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
