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Six-year-old critically injured in alleged assault at Panchkula school
A six-year-old girl was critically injured in an alleged assault by an eight-year-old boy at a school in Chandigarh's Panchkula area. The girl remains hospitalised at PGIMER while the boy is undergoing medical assessment.
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The incident occurred at a school in Panchkula, with police registering a case following the alleged assault on the younger child. The girl has been admitted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, where she continues to receive treatment for critical injuries sustained in the incident.
Authorities said the eight-year-old boy involved in the alleged assault is currently undergoing medical evaluation. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the educational institution.
The case has raised concerns about child safety within school premises. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the nature of the assault or the specific events that led to the incident at the facility.
The investigation is ongoing, with police gathering statements and evidence related to the matter. Officials have indicated that further details may emerge as the inquiry progresses.