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A tragic fight at a Gujarat school turned deadly when a Class 10 student was fatally stabbed. The attack, allegedly carried out by a younger student and a group of others, has caused immense community anger. Furious relatives stormed the school, assaulting staff and demanding justice for the victim. Police have launched a murder investigation while the school faces scrutiny for its handling of the incident.

Key Points: Gujarat School Knife Attack Kills Class 10 Student Sparks Outrage

  • Attack involved Class 8 student and 7-8 others on school premises
  • Stemmed from a minor dispute days earlier
  • Outraged parents assaulted principal and vandalized school
  • Police registered murder case under Juvenile Justice Act
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Class 10 boy dies after knife attack by junior in Gujarat school

A Class 10 student in Ahmedabad died after a knife attack by a Class 8 student, triggering violent protests and accusations of school negligence.

"The knife was kept in a car, not brought into the school. Still, we will take strict action - School administrator Mayurika Patel"

Ahmedabad, Aug 20

In a shocking case, a Class 10 student of Seventh Day School in the Khokhra area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad died following a knife attack allegedly carried out by a Class 8 student.

What began as a scuffle between the two students soon spiralled into deadly violence. According to police, the victim, who was attacked by the Class 8 student along with seven to eight others on Tuesday afternoon, was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

The clash reportedly stemmed from a minor dispute a few days earlier.

More details are awaited about the incident.

The incident sparked outrage among parents and community members. Furious relatives and members of the Sindhi community stormed the school premises, assaulting the principal and staff, and vandalising classrooms and property.

Protesters accused the school of negligence and have refused to accept the student’s body until “justice” is served.

Some parents also staged a road blockade in support, demanding immediate action.

School administrator Mayurika Patel defended the institution, saying, “The accused child had a history of complaints, and action was taken earlier. This incident did not occur inside the classroom but outside the school premises. The knife was kept in a car, not brought into the school. Still, we will take strict action, including issuing an LC against the child.”

Police rushed to the school following the incident, identifying the attackers and beginning legal action.

The Khokhra police have booked the accused under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act and are scanning CCTV footage as part of their investigation. A case of murder has been registered.

Meanwhile, District Education Officer (DEO) Rohit Chaudhary confirmed that the school failed to inform authorities promptly and has been issued a notice to explain its conduct. The school has also declared a holiday to pay tribute to the deceased student.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the anger is understandable, vandalizing school property and assaulting staff won't bring justice. The system failed these children at multiple levels. We need proper mental health support in schools, not just punishment.
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Aman W
The school administrator's statement is concerning - "the accused child had a history of complaints" but no proper action was taken? This tragedy could have been prevented. Schools must take behavioral issues seriously.
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Sarah B
As an educator, this terrifies me. We need to address the root causes - what kind of environment creates children capable of such violence? Parents, schools, and society all share responsibility.
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Vikram M
The fact that 7-8 students attacked one boy shows this was planned. These aren't children anymore - they're criminals in making. Juvenile Justice Act needs reform for such heinous crimes.
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Neha E
My heart breaks for the parents. Sending your child to school should not mean fearing for their life. Schools must implement proper security measures and conflict resolution programs.

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