A 16-year-old JEE aspirant from Bihar was injured after his classmate allegedly struck him on the head with the butt of a toy gun during an altercation at a coaching institute in Kota on Friday evening.
Student Injured During Altercation
A 16-year-old student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) was injured in an altercation with his 16-year-old classmate from Uttar Pradesh at a coaching institute in Kota, Rajasthan, police said.
According to police, the student was hit on the head with the butt of a toy gun during the confrontation. The incident took place on Friday evening within the jurisdiction of the Jawahar Nagar police station.
Chaos at Coaching Complex
The incident triggered chaos at the coaching complex, with other students gathering at the spot after the confrontation. The commotion disrupted the institute’s usual atmosphere as students sought to understand what had happened.
Both students involved in the incident are 16 years old and were reportedly studying at the coaching institute.
Police Probe Underway
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Jawahar Nagar police station. Further details about the circumstances that led to the altercation, the injured student’s medical condition and any action taken against the other student were not provided in the available information.
The exact nature of the dispute between the two classmates also remains unclear.
Focus on Student Safety
The incident has once again drawn attention to safety and conflict management in coaching environments, where students often prepare for competitive examinations under intense academic pressure.
However, the available information does not establish what triggered the confrontation or whether any broader safety concerns were identified at the institute. Further details are awaited from the police regarding the investigation and the action, if any, taken in connection with the incident.