Rudrapur: High school student attacked with iron rod by classmate and others near school gate in Preet Vihar, condition critical

A high school student of a convent school in Preet Vihar was attacked with an iron rod near the school gate on Saturday afternoon and suffered serious head injuries. According to police, the student had a dispute with a classmate a few days ago; it is alleged that while he was returning home after school, the same classmate and some of his friends attacked him and fled. His family took the injured student to the district hospital, from where doctors referred him to Haldwani; the family has admitted him to a private hospital, where his condition is said to be critical. According to SSI Mahesh Kandpal, a case has been registered on the basis of the complaint and an investigation has begun. (Source: Hindustan)