Class III student attacks KG girl with stones, flower pot in Panchkula

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New Delhi: A kindergarten girl was seriously injured after an eight-year-old Class III student allegedly attacked her with stones and a flower pot inside Sanskriti Model School in Sector 20, Panchkula.

The incident took place on October 28 and has raised concerns over the safety and supervision of children inside schools.

According to CCTV footage, the boy allegedly dragged the six-year-old girl into a classroom, banged her head against a desk, and repeatedly kicked and struck her.

He then attacked her with stones and a flower pot. The assault reportedly continued even after the girl lost consciousness.

The injured girl was initially rushed to Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was subsequently referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh for specialised treatment.

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Her condition, which was initially critical, has now been reported to be stable.

Police have initiated an investigation and are questioning the school management to establish how the incident occurred and whether adequate supervision was maintained.

The parents of the Class III student are also being questioned to understand the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The incident has also brought attention to the school’s child-safety arrangements and the need for closer supervision of young students during school hours.

Police are examining the available evidence to establish the sequence of events and the reason behind the attack.

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