Student stabbed during altercation in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 28: A student reportedly stabbed a classmate on Friday outside Ramachandrapur Raghunath High School in Sanakhemundi block, Ganjam district. Both students are in Class IX at the school under Patapur police jurisdiction. The injured student is currently undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital.

According to sources, the incident occurred around 9 am, just before the school day began, following an argument over seating arrangements in the classroom. The disagreement escalated, resulting in one student stabbing the other.

"The incident occurred during school hours. The injured student has been hospitalized. I have limited details about the incident," said the school's Headmaster.

Initially admitted to Sergarh Hospital, the injured student's condition deteriorated, leading to his transfer to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. Authorities have detained the accused student and launched an investigation into the incident.