Deep in Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari, at Dahanadha’s government secondary school, a macabre peer challenge led 35 students to slash their hands using blades, pins, and prickly thorns. The gruesome discovery has unraveled a tale of youthful recklessness under scant supervision.
Early reports confirm mutual ‘tasks’ among students, driven by imitation rather than coercion. Officials have exonerated narcotics, superstitions, or rituals from the narrative.
Brought to notice February 13, a medical team assessed injuries on February 18. SDM oversight ensures a meticulous probe.
Principal faces a three-day ultimatum from DEO Abhay Jaiswal amid threats of harsh penalties for any complicity or laxity.
Puneet Ram Sahu detailed rapid alerts to bosses and non-stop therapy sessions from February 16 onward, aiming to decode mindsets and fortify safeguards.
Distraught guardians decry surveillance shortfalls, as home is haven-like, demanding ironclad security and counseling norms. Collector Avinash Mishra eyes culprits behind the spark, set for due process post-inquiry.
Beyond the immediate fright, this incident galvanizes a push for proactive mental health frameworks and vigilant educators to shield impressionable youth from viral dangers.