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The victim's father said a child tore his son's book. After his son complained to the teacher, the child attacked him with a knife the next day. Representational image
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:39
Student Stabs Classmate at Top Kolkata School Over Book Dispute; Victim's Father Speaks Out
  • •A student at South Point School in Kolkata allegedly stabbed a classmate over a dispute involving a book, leaving the victim with a deep neck injury.
  • •The victim's father told News18 that the incident occurred after his son complained to a teacher about the other student tearing his book.
  • •The injured student underwent surgery for a deep cut to his neck, and his father expressed concern for his son's recovery.
  • •The incident has shocked parents and the school community, raising questions about safety and how a knife entered school premises.
  • •The victim's father praised the school's response and emphasized his priority is his son's recovery, hoping the other student receives guidance.

Key Questions Answered

The stabbing incident resulted from an earlier dispute over a book. According to the victim's father, another student tore his son's book, and when the son reported it to a teacher, the student allegedly harbored a grudge and attacked him with a knife the next day.

The victim suffered a deep cut to his neck during the attack and had to undergo a difficult surgery. He is currently receiving ongoing medical treatment and is under observation for his recovery.

The victim's father stated that he did not want to accuse the school, acknowledging that the administration and teachers had done everything they possibly could following the incident. He emphasized that his primary focus is his son's recovery and ensuring the other child receives proper guidance.