35 students of Chhattisgarh school found with wrist injuries, probe on
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Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh): As many as 35 students of a government secondary school in Dahadaha village, Dhamtari district, were found with cut marks on their wrists, officials said on Wednesday, adding that preliminary investigations suggest the injuries were self-inflicted.
Kurud Tehsildar Suraj Banchhor said parents noticed the marks on February 13 and alerted school authorities, who then informed the district administration. A team comprising revenue and education officials, along with doctors, visited the school to assess the situation.
He said initial findings indicate the students may have injured themselves after observing each other about a month ago. “The wounds have healed, and only scars remain. All students are currently in stable condition,” Banchhor added.
Kurud Block Education Officer Chandra Kumar Sahu said medical examinations and counselling sessions were conducted on February 16 for students, parents, and teachers.
Officials have urged teachers and parents to closely monitor students while the investigation continues to determine the exact cause behind the incident.
With PTI inputs