Six-year-old critically injured after alleged assault by fellow student in Panchkula school
TL;DR
- Incident occurred on Oct. 28, 2026 in a Panchkula classroom
- Victim: 6‑year‑old girl; alleged attacker: 8‑year‑old boy
- Girl hospitalized in critical condition at PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Boy undergoing medical assessment as required for children 7‑12
- Police are questioning school authorities
Police reported that on Oct. 28, 2026 an eight‑year‑old boy allegedly assaulted a six‑year‑old girl inside a classroom in Panchkula, leaving the girl with critical injuries.
A video circulating on social media shows the boy pulling the girl’s hair, striking her head against a desk, kicking her, and hitting her with an object that appears to be a brick.
The girl was taken to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, where she remains under treatment for serious injuries.
The boy is undergoing a medical assessment, a standard procedure for children aged seven to twelve involved in such incidents, and further action will depend on that report.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amrinder Singh said investigators are also questioning school officials as part of the ongoing probe.
Why It Matters
The case highlights concerns about student safety and disciplinary procedures in Indian schools, an issue that resonates with Indian families in North America who monitor educational environments for their children. It also underscores the role of law enforcement and child welfare assessments in responding to violent incidents involving minors.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 9:13:30 AM · Reported with: The Hindu
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