Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur
Puttur, Aug 21: A shocking incident occurred in Puttur on Tuesday, where a first-year PUC student of Kombettu Government Pre-University College was allegedly stabbed by a fellow student from the same college using a sharp weapon. Both students belong to different communities, which led to a tense situation as leaders from both sides gathered in front of the hospital where the injured girl was admitted.
The injured student is from Bannur, while the accused student is from a village near Kabaka. Although they attended the same college, it is reported that they were not well-acquainted. The exact motive behind the incident is still unclear and is under investigation.
Both students were first-year PUC students in the commerce and arts streams, respectively, and were classmates in the history subject. A minor argument between them reportedly escalated into the stabbing.
The incident is said to have occurred early in the morning, before college hours, on the road leading to the Puttur main post office. Some reports suggest that the altercation continued into the classroom, where the stabbing took place. However, some students have disputed this version, saying the cause of the injury remains unclear.
Following a complaint from the injured girl's mother, the city police arrived at the college and reviewed CCTV footage. They also collected information from other students who were present. The police have taken the accused student into custody for further interrogation and are gathering details from their classmates to understand the true sequence of events.
As news spread that the students involved were from different religious communities, hundreds of people from one community gathered at the hospital, condemning the incident. The police implemented strict security measures outside the hospital to maintain peace and urged community leaders to remain calm. The incident has also sparked concerns of communal tension, exacerbated by discussions on social media.
The injured girl has accused a college lecturer of trying to downplay the incident by telling the police that her injury was caused by broken glass. This has led to further outrage, with several people present at the hospital demanding that the lecturer be suspended and a case be filed against her.
"We received information about the incident in the morning. The police are investigating, and the truth will emerge after a thorough inquiry. It appears that the incident did not take place within the college premises," said Gopal, the college principal.