The injured student, who sustained deep wounds to the head, shoulder, and arms, has been admitted to a private hospital and is receiving intensive medical care.
Published Apr 15, 2025 | 2:32 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 15, 2025 | 2:32 PM
Student injures classmate, teacher in machete attack. (Representative image)
Synopsis: On Monday, 14 April, a Class 8 student at a private school in Palayamkottai allegedly attacked a classmate with a machete over a pencil dispute, seriously injuring him. A teacher was also hurt while intervening. Both are hospitalized. Police are investigating the incident, probing school safety lapses and questioning staff and students.
A shocking incident occurred on the morning of Monday, 14 April, at a private school in Palayamkottai, where a eighth standard student allegedly attacked a fellow student with a machete, resulting in serious injuries.
Apart from the student, a teacher who intervened in an attempt to break up the fight was also injured when the weapon slipped from the accused student’s hand. The teacher has also been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment.
The injured student, who sustained deep wounds to the head, shoulder, and arms, has been admitted to a private hospital and is receiving intensive medical care.
According to police sources, the altercation reportedly stemmed from a minor disagreement over the exchange of a pencil. The confrontation escalated into a violent assault.
Police have taken the accused student into custody and are actively investigating the matter. Law enforcement officials are questioning school staff, students, and eyewitnesses to piece together a clear picture of how the situation unfolded.
Authorities are also exploring possible lapses in school security and supervision that may have contributed to the incident. This violent episode has reignited debates around school safety measures, and the need for stricter regulation regarding the presence of sharp or dangerous objects on campus.
(Edited by Sumavarsha, with inputs from Subash Chandra Bose)
