Plus 2 second year student ‘beaten to death’ in Odisha college

A Plus Two second-year student was allegedly beaten to death under mysterious circumstances at Tarbha Ashram School in Odisha’s Sonepur district, raising serious concerns about student safety in residential educational institutions.

According to preliminary information, the student was a resident of the ashram school and was studying in the second year of Plus Two. Though the exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, his family members alleged that the student was brutally assaulted, leading to his death. The motive behind the alleged attack also remains unclear at this stage.

Following the incident, the critically injured student was rushed to the local hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The body has been kept at the hospital for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.

On receiving information, local police reached the hospital and initiated an investigation into the matter.

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Police officials have stated that statements of school authorities, staff members, and students are being recorded to piece together the sequence of events leading to the tragic death. The police are also examining whether there was any negligence or deliberate act was involved.

The incident has triggered outrage among parents and local residents, who have demanded a thorough and impartial investigation. They have also sought strict action against those found responsible. Meanwhile, district administration officials have assured that no one involved will be spared and that the truth behind the incident will be brought to light.