The incident took place at a private school in Ervadi, Tirunelveli district, where an argument between students escalated into violence.
Published Sep 25, 2025 | 6:05 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 25, 2025 | 6:05 PM
Sickle. Representational Image. (iStock)
Synopsis: On receiving information, police rushed to the school and began inquiries. Security has been tightened on the school premises. The violent incident has created panic among students, shock among parents, and tension in the locality. Police are conducting a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the clash.
A violent altercation between students at a private school near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, left two seriously injured after a sickle attack on Thursday, 25 September, morning, sparking shock and concern across the region.
The incident took place at a private school in Ervadi, Tirunelveli district, where an argument between students escalated into violence.
According to preliminary police information, a Class 9 student had brought a packet of Hans tobacco to school. Another student who noticed it informed the teacher, which led to prior enmity between them.
As quarterly examinations were being conducted on Thursday, a fresh quarrel broke out between the students. In the heat of the moment, one of the students reportedly pulled out a hidden sickle and attacked another student on the back. When another student tried to intervene, he too suffered a cut from the weapon.
Reports state that one of the injured students required six stitches. Both students have been admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
On receiving information, police rushed to the school and began inquiries. Security has been tightened on the school premises. The violent incident has created panic among students, shock among parents, and tension in the locality. Police are conducting a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the clash.
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Subash Chandra Bose)
