A Class 10 student was fatally stabbed by a junior classmate at Ahmedabad’s Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School, sparking widespread unrest and raising urgent questions about school safety, conflict management, and disturbing behaviour revealed through leaked chat messages.
Tragic Incident Sparks Outrage and Reveals Chilling Chats
On Tuesday, a physical altercation between two students escalated into a deadly attack outside the school premises. The Class 8 student reportedly stabbed his senior, a Class 10 boy, in the stomach in retaliation for a prior dispute that stretched back a week. Despite being rushed to a private hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries early Wednesday morning.
The horror deepened as screenshots of private chats between the accused and his friends went viral on social media. In these messages, the accused nonchalantly discussed the stabbing, even saying things like “chaku thodi marna hota hai” (it was just a little stabbing), revealing a disturbing casualness towards the violent act. These leaked conversations have intensified the outrage among parents, students, and the wider community, spotlighting not only the severity of the incident but also the alarming mindset behind it.
The brutal act and the cold tone of the chats have sent shockwaves throughout the school community and Ahmedabad at large.
Protests and Vandalism Erupt
Following news of the fatal stabbing, hundreds of parents and locals gathered at the school on Wednesday, venting their anger over the perceived lack of adequate safety measures and delayed medical response. Protesters damaged school buses and buildings and assaulted staff members before police intervened to regain control. The unrest drew participation from groups including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, who demanded swift justice.
Police have registered an FIR against the juvenile accused and launched a detailed investigation. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and probing any potential complicity, while working to prevent retaliatory unrest.
School Accountability and Safety Lapses
The Ahmedabad District Education Officer issued a formal notice to the school, seeking explanations for several lapses including the failure to prevent the attack on campus, inadequate supervision, and delayed medical intervention. The victim was reportedly found bleeding inside the school, raising urgent questions about immediate response protocols.
Local education officials referenced Gujarat’s School Safety Policy 2016, which mandates all schools maintain a disciplinary committee responsible for conflict resolution and student welfare. The silence of the school management during official visits and inquiries has further aggravated suspicions of negligence.
Political representatives and student organizations, including the National Students’ Union of India, have called for improvements in school safety measures as well as changes to curricula emphasizing non-violence and conflict resolution skills rooted in Gandhian philosophy.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This tragedy, alongside the disturbing leaked chat conversations, is a stark reminder that schools must nurture emotional intelligence, empathy, and dialogue as priorities alongside academics. The casual glorification of violence seen in the chats reflects a dangerous mindset that early intervention and mental health support can help prevent.
Educational institutions must create safe spaces where students feel protected physically and emotionally. Integrating mental health resources, conflict-prevention programmes, and counselling is essential. Parents and communities must also foster environments where kindness, mutual respect, and non-violent communication are the norm.
The Logical Indian remains committed to championing peace, empathy, and coexistence. Every child deserves to grow up in a society where anger is transformed into understanding and conflicts are resolved with compassion rather than violence.
