A Class 9 student allegedly went on a violent rampage at the hostel of a private residential school on Talur Road in Ballari district late on Saturday (March 7, 2026) night, killing a classmate and injuring seven others, including a girl student and the hostel warden.
The incident occurred at the Gurukul Hostel attached to the Gurukul International School. According to the police, the accused minor allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron bed rod following a minor dispute after dinner. The attack took place while the victims were reportedly asleep.
The injured were rushed to the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre (BMCRC) hospital in Ballari. Medical authorities stated that while some students are stable, others remain in serious condition. The hostel warden, identified as Blessy, also sustained injuries while attempting to intervene.
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