Schoolboy murder mystery: A shocking incident has come to light from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. At Seventh Day School, a student of class 10 attacked a student of 8th grade with a knife. The minor dispute increased so much that it turned into a deadly situation. The incident took place on 19 August. After school holiday, when the students were descending the stairs, there was a fight between the accused and an 8th grade student. The quarrel grew so much that the accused took out a knife from his bag and stabbed him and ran away.
After the attack, the injured student fell and fell. His companions immediately called the teachers. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but his injuries were serious. He died during treatment. The incident stirred up the entire area and anger erupted among the people.
After the death of the child, his family gathered outside the school and accused the school administration of negligence. He demonstrated, demanding justice. The situation deteriorated so much that the police had to reach the spot. The mob raised anger and warned to shut down the school. Family members said that if security measures were already there, their child would have been alive. In an angry atmosphere, people demanded strict action against the school management.
The mother of the deceased lodged a complaint at the Khokhara police station. The police registered a case under the Minor Act and detained the accused student. The police is now questioning him so that the real reason for the attack can be known. Officials say the knife recovered from the accused has been sent for investigation. The police is also trying to know how the knife was brought to the school. The investigation team has started recording the statements of the witnesses and CCTV footage is also being investigated.
This incident is not only the grief of a family, but it is a serious sign for society. Increasing violence among children in schools and a tendency to keep weapons is worrisome. The question is whether children should have books in their hands or daggers? This incident clearly shows how much the level of anger and violence in children is increasing. Parents and teachers need to seriously consider this direction. The society has to decide whether the coming generations get education and rites or fear and weapons.
