In a tragic incident, the student in the Udaipur stabbing case succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Devraj. It is reported that after the stabbing incident, the student was admitted to the hospital where he was receiving treatment. The latest update comes a day after family members of the victim alleged that they were not allowed to see the victim at the hospital. A large number of people, including family members of the boy, were part of the rally that began at Udaipur's Mukherjee Nagar Chowk. Raising slogans, the rally reached MB Hospital, demanding that the family members be allowed to see the boy.
A violent incident at a government school on Friday (August 16)escalated into widespread communal unrest in the city. A Class 10 student allegedly stabbed another boy, both minors, leading to tensions that quickly spiralled out of control. As news of the stabbing spread, a mob took to the streets, setting cars on fire and pelting stones, further inflaming the situation. It was not known what led to the stabbing at the government school located at Bhattiyani Chohatta.
The victim's family agreed to take the body after an agreement was reached with the administration. The victim's family had asked for four demands before agreeing to take the body.
The four demands were:
- The family should be provided security (as long as they feel unsafe).
- The case should be tried in a fast-track court.
- A job should be given to one family member.
- A compensation of 51 lakhs should be provided.
Communal tension in Udaipur
Members of several Hindu outfits also protested the stabbing, intensifying the communal tension in the area. The unrest prompted swift action from the district administration. On Saturday, authorities, accompanied by police personnel, used JCB machines to demolish the house of the accused boy. Officials stated that the house was built on forest land, justifying the demolition under existing regulations.
Police step up amid escalating tension
As the tension escalated in the evening, markets were shut in Bapu Bazar, Hathipole, Ghanta Ghar, Chetak Circle and nearby areas. Some violent elements also pelted stones at a shopping mall in which the glass gates of the shops were damaged. Hundreds of people gathered outside the government hospital but they were dispersed by the police. In response to the growing unrest, the police had imposed Section 144, prohibiting the assembly of people to maintain law and order. In addition, internet services were also suspended in the city.
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