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17-Year-Old Stabs Teacher at School Over Transfer Certificate

CCTV footage of the attack has prompted police to investigate an alleged online knife purchase, probe the school's security, and pursue the case under juvenile procedures.

Overview

  • The attack, which occurred Tuesday, June 30, happened inside the principal's cabin at Little Flower School in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar when a 17-year-old seeking a Transfer Certificate pulled a knife and stabbed teacher Vishal Dushing.
  • The injured teacher was admitted to a government medical college and hospital for treatment and is currently undergoing care.
  • Police detained the minor at the scene and have launched an investigation that is being handled under juvenile justice procedures rather than ordinary adult criminal process.
  • Investigators say preliminary findings indicate the knife may have been ordered online and that the student had prior clashes with the same teacher, while the principal has filed a complaint and further questioning is ongoing.
  • The widely shared CCTV video has focused attention on school safety, access to weapons by minors, and possible changes in how schools and police handle threats involving underage suspects.