35 students show similar self-inflicted wrist cuts, probe hints at imitation
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Parents have expressed anger, questioning how blades reached students inside the campus and why teachers failed to notice visible injuries for weeks. Concerns are also being raised about possible external influences, including growing substance abuse in the area.
In a mysterious chain of events at a village in Chhattisgarh, 35 school students allegedly slit their hands with blades inside the school premises, reportedly imitating one another. No other cause has been determined so far.
The incident has triggered outrage among parents and raised serious questions over school supervision and child safety.
According to sources, 21 boys and 14 girls from Classes 6 to 8 injured themselves after reportedly copying one another. The disturbing trend allegedly continued for nearly a month before it came to light, exposing what many are calling gross negligence by the school administration.
The incident took place in Dahdaha village under the Kurud block of Dhamtari district and came to light on February 13, when parents noticed the marks and immediately alerted school authorities, who subsequently informed district officials, news agency PTI reported.
Parents have expressed anger, questioning how blades reached students inside the campus and why teachers failed to notice visible injuries for weeks. Concerns are also being raised about possible external influences, including growing substance abuse in the area.
School authorities claim they are now strengthening safety measures, but the delay in detection has intensified criticism. The incident has put the spotlight on monitoring mechanisms in government schools and the overall safety of children.
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