Teen killed in alleged assault after student dispute in Kushinagar

Police said they are investigating the circumstances that led to the assault and are identifying those involved.

: A 15-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly attacked during a violent clash linked to a dispute between two groups of students at Chakbandi crossing in Kushinagar district on Friday afternoon. The incident triggered tension in the area, following which additional police personnel were deployed.

According to the preliminary investigation, Karan was in the market on Friday when some youths allegedly got into a heated argument with him before attacking him (For representation only)

The deceased was identified as Karan Sahni. According to the police, Karan had gone to the market to buy vegetables when he was allegedly surrounded by a group of youths and assaulted with lathis and sticks. The attack is believed to have been linked to an earlier dispute between two groups of students.

Circle officer, Kasya, Ajay Kumar Singh said Karan suffered serious injuries in the assault. He was first taken to a community health centre and later referred to the district hospital. However, he died on the way to the district hospital. Police said they are investigating the circumstances that led to the assault and are identifying those involved. Officers are also examining whether the earlier dispute between the two student groups directly led to the fatal attack.

Kaptanganj SHO Dhirendra Rai said the initial investigation suggested that the incident was linked to a dispute between two groups of students. Police have received a complaint against the alleged assailants and have started an inquiry.

According to police, the dispute began three days ago over drinking water from a hand pump at Saraswati Shishu Mandir. Prince Sahni, a Class 10 student, and Ranjeet Yadav, a Class 11 student, had allegedly scuffled with Karan Sahni. Teachers intervened at the time and prevented the situation from escalating.

According to the preliminary investigation, Karan was in the market on Friday when some youths allegedly got into a heated argument with him before attacking him. Police reached the village after receiving information about the incident and deployed additional personnel to prevent any further escalation. Police teams are working to establish the sequence of events and identify and arrest those allegedly involved in the attack.