Class 10 student stabbed dead in Ahmedabad school

A shocking incident unfolded at Seventh Day Adventist School in Ahmedabad after a Class 10 student succumbed to injuries from a stabbing allegedly carried out by his junior on Wednesday. The incident triggered violent protests, with an enraged mob vandalising the school premises and attacking its staff, police said.
According to officials, the victim was attacked on Tuesday (August 19) during a scuffle with a Class 8 student. He was rushed to a hospital but died later during treatment. The accused minor has since been detained.The death sparked outrage in the locality, with videos from the scene showing broken furniture, ransacked offices, and chaotic confrontations. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers to bring the situation under control.

#WATCH | Gujarat: A class 8 student was stabbed and injured by a student of class 10 in Seventh-Day Adventist school, Ahmedabad, yesterday.

Visuals from the school as people, including the injured child's relatives, create ruckus here. pic.twitter.com/A1jHkTcZFd

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State Education Minister Praful Pansheriya strongly condemned the incident, calling it “a red signal for a civilised society.” In a video statement, he said, “A Class 8 student murdered a Class 10 student at Seventh Day School in Ahmedabad, which is an unfortunate incident.” He appealed for peace and urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
Police said they are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the altercation and subsequent attack. Senior officers confirmed that the situation at the school has since been brought under control.The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety and discipline in schools across Gujarat, prompting calls for stricter preventive measures and counseling support within campuses.

(State Correspondent)