India: Hindu student killed in stabbing by Muslim classmate, school faces criticism over failure to ensure safety of Hindu pupils

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A shocking tragedy struck the Seventh-Day Adventist School in Ahmedabad when a Class 10 student, Nayan, a member of the Sindhi community, was fatally stabbed by a Class 8 student belonging to the Muslim community. What began as a verbal altercation quickly spiraled into a violent confrontation, ending in the loss of a young life.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, has not only devastated Nayan’s family and peers but has also ignited widespread anger, protests, and debates over student safety and communal harmony within educational institutions.

The Sequence of Events

The Altercation and Fatal Attack

According to preliminary police reports, tensions flared between the two students during school hours. What initially seemed like a heated argument escalated dangerously when the younger student drew a knife and attacked Nayan. The blow left him critically injured, and despite being rushed for immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his wounds.

Police acted swiftly, detaining the accused minor and registering a formal First Information Report (FIR). Investigators confirmed that the weapon used was brought to the school, raising concerns about how a student was able to carry such a dangerous object onto campus undetected.

Confession Through Digital Footprints

As the investigation progressed, police recovered disturbing evidence from the accused student’s WhatsApp chats with a friend. In these conversations, the boy openly admitted to the attack with chilling indifference. “Let it be. Whatever happened has happened now,” he reportedly wrote, showing little remorse.

The friend advised him to “delete the chats,” “go underground,” and refrain from further discussing the matter online—signs that both understood the seriousness of the crime. This discovery has deepened concerns about the accused’s state of mind and whether external influences shaped his actions.

Protests, Vandalism, and Community Anger

The news of Nayan’s death quickly spread across Ahmedabad, sparking mass protests outside the school premises in Maninagar East. Hundreds of grieving parents, members of the Sindhi Hindu community, and local residents gathered, demanding justice and accountability.

The situation soon turned volatile as anger boiled over. Protesters allegedly vandalized parts of the school building, while the Principal, teachers, and staff were assaulted. Many demonstrators accused the administration of ignoring repeated warnings about rising hostility on campus, alleging that Hindu students had been targeted in earlier incidents as well.

The police deployed a heavy security presence to prevent further escalation and appealed to the aggrieved parties to file official written complaints so that the investigation could move forward.

Larger Concerns and Communal Implications

Allegations of a Pattern

The victim’s family and several protestors claimed that the stabbing was not an isolated act but part of a series of previous attacks and threats against Hindu students at the institution. These allegations have fueled suspicions of a deeper communal angle, raising difficult questions about whether schools are adequately safeguarding students in increasingly polarized environments.

A Broader Debate in Gujarat and Beyond

The incident has sparked intense discussions not only in Gujarat but also across Bharat about communal harmony, student safety, and the responsibilities of schools in preventing such tragedies. Critics argue that the administration must do more to identify early signs of hostility, provide conflict resolution mechanisms, and enforce stricter security checks to prevent weapons from entering school grounds.

Conclusion

The brutal killing of Nayan has left a deep scar on Ahmedabad’s Seventh-Day Adventist School and the wider community. What began as a personal quarrel between two students has now transformed into a flashpoint of communal unrest, parental fear, and calls for institutional accountability.

As the police continue their investigation—probing not just the immediate crime but also the possibility of a larger pattern of communal targeting—the tragedy serves as a grim reminder that schools, meant to be safe spaces for learning and growth, can also become sites of violence when divisions and negligence are allowed to fester.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)