16-yr-old stabbed for not helping classmates cheat

“The victim has been identified as Shahrukh,a resident of Khanpur. The victim and the accused are students of Prince Public School in Mehrauli,” said H G S Dhaliwal,DCP (South).

The children took the Hindi exam at Mother’s International School,their centre. “During the examination,the accused asked Shahrukh to help them with a few questions and show them his answersheet. When he refused to help,the two threatened him,” said a senior police officer.

Around 12.30 pm,the children left the classroom and the two accused followed Shahrukh,police added.

“The victim and the accused got into an argument,which turned into a scuffle. The accused pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed Shahrukh multiple times in the chest and limbs and fled,” police said.

Shahrukh reportedly managed to make a PCR call immediately after he was attacked. He was rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre,where he is undergoing surgery. Doctors at the hospital have reportedly told the police that his condition is critical,but stable.

“His statement will be recorded when doctors declare him fit,” said the officer. “The boy was apprehended and sent to the Juvenile Justice Board. We are looking for his friend,” said Amulya Patnaik,Jt CP (South).