National Times Bureau :- Ahmedabad witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday when a 10th-grade student, identified as Nayan Santani, was fatally stabbed outside Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School. The accused, a Class 8 student, was detained shortly after the attack, sparking widespread outrage and protests by parents demanding stricter safety measures on school premises.
Disturbing Chat Emerges
During the investigation, police retrieved an alarming Instagram conversation between the accused and one of his friends. In the chat, the boy appeared to admit to the stabbing, discussing the incident casually and showing little remorse.
The friend questioned him about the attack, to which the accused allegedly confessed, saying, “Yes, I stabbed him,” and later added, “What’s done is done.”
The Incident
The stabbing occurred minutes after school hours when Nayan exited the building. According to CCTV footage, a heated argument broke out between the two students, which quickly turned violent. The younger boy allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Nayan in the abdomen.
Badly wounded, Nayan stumbled back into the school premises before collapsing. He was rushed to a private hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Police Action and Public Outcry
The accused tried to escape but was apprehended near the school by the security staff and later handed over to the police. Authorities have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and confirmed that the juvenile will be dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The incident has raised serious concerns over student safety and campus security. Parents staged protests demanding accountability from the school administration and swift justice for Nayan.
