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Class 9 Student Attacked by Classmate with Knife, Doctor Reveals Condition
- •A class nine student was seriously injured after being attacked by a classmate with a sharp knife at a private school in the Gariahat police station area.
- •The injured student was immediately taken to Ruby General Hospital with deep cuts on his throat and multiple fingers of his left hand.
- •Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Dipanjan De noted a deep cut on the throat extending towards the face, with underlying muscle injury.
- •Hospital sources confirm all injuries have been successfully treated, and the patient's physical condition is currently stable.
- •Police are investigating the incident and have learned the accused student has autism spectrum disorder.
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A class nine student at a private school in the Gariahat police station area was allegedly attacked with a sharp metal object by a classmate on Wednesday afternoon. The victim sustained deep cuts on his throat and fingers and was immediately rushed to Ruby General Hospital.
Doctors reported that the 15-year-old student suffered a deep cut on his throat, muscle injuries, and damage to his left index finger's extensor tendon. Following successful surgical treatment and care, his physical condition is currently stable, though he experienced mental trauma.
Following the attack, the school authorities filed a formal complaint at the Gariahat police station, and police have initiated the process to register a case under appropriate sections. Authorities also noted that the accused student has autism spectrum disorder as investigations continue.
