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Friend's Throat Slit Over Book Dispute in Kolkata's Renowned Private School
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News18•30-09-2026, 18:01
Friend's Throat Slit Over Book Dispute in Kolkata's Renowned Private School
- •A ninth-grade student allegedly slashed his friend's throat with a sharp weapon over a book dispute at a top private school in Kolkata.
- •The accused student reportedly researched how to inflict a quick death and potential leniency due to his minor status prior to the attack.
- •The injured student, from Dharmatala Lane, Howrah, sustained cuts to his throat and left-hand finger and is hospitalized.
- •Teachers present in the classroom provided immediate first aid and rushed the injured student to a private hospital near the Bypass.
- •School authorities have filed a report at Gariahat Police Station, and an investigation is underway into the incident.
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A ninth-grade student slashed his classmate's throat with a sharp weapon following a quarrel over a book. The injured student sustained cut marks on his throat and left-hand finger and was taken to a private hospital for treatment.
School authorities stated that the accused student meticulously researched the matter beforehand. He allegedly studied topics such as which vein to cut for a quick death and whether his minor status might lead to a less severe punishment.
Teachers quickly provided first aid at the school infirmary before taking the injured student to a private hospital. The school removed the accused student from the classroom, had psychologists counsel him, and filed a formal report at Gariahat Police Station.
