Class 8 Student in Ahmedabad Suffers Severe Eye Injury from Compass Incident
Ahmedabad: Class 8 student suffers eye injury after being struck with compass by another student
The Indian Express
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A Class 8 student at a municipal primary school in Narol, Ahmedabad, suffered a serious eye injury after being struck by a compass during a fight between classmates. The injured student underwent surgery at M&J Institute of Ophthalmology, and an investigation is underway by local authorities.
- 01A Class 8 student in Ahmedabad was injured by a compass during a school fight.
- 02The injury, a globe rupture, required surgery at M&J Institute of Ophthalmology.
- 03An FIR has been filed, and the case will be reported to the Juvenile Justice Board.
- 04The incident occurred in the school lobby after a Social Science exam.
- 05Counseling sessions will be organized for students in the upcoming academic session.
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On April 20, a Class 8 student at a municipal primary school in Narol, Ahmedabad, suffered a severe eye injury after being struck by a compass during a scuffle. The incident occurred in the school lobby following a Social Science exam. The injured student underwent surgery for a globe rupture at the M&J Institute of Ophthalmology and was discharged on April 21. His vision prognosis will be evaluated after a week. An FIR was filed by the victim's father, and police are set to report the case to the Juvenile Justice Board for further action. Ahmedabad Municipal School Board officials are conducting an inquiry and plan to arrange counseling sessions for students starting in June 2026.
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This incident highlights the need for improved conflict resolution and safety measures in schools, potentially affecting how schools handle disputes among students.
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