A Class-IX student sustained critical injuries when a javelin pierced through his throat during a sports event at the Agalpur Panchayat High School here in Balangir district on Saturday.
The minor boy Sadananda Meher was rushed to the Bhima Bhoi Medical College Hospital here for removal of the javelin from his throat.
According to reports, while Sadananda was present during the annual sports competition at the school, the javelin hit his throat triggering panic among other students.
The family members of the victim held the school authorities responsible for the incident. “Such an incident occurred due to negligence of school teachers,” said the boy’s uncle Achyutananda Meher.
District Collector Chanchal Rana sanctioned Rs 30,000 from the Red Cross fund for the victim’s treatment.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed concern over the incident.
As per the CM’s direction, his Secretary VK Pandian spoke to the Balangir Collector and enquired about the condition of the boy and directed for all support.
The CM directed to provide better treatment to the boy and wished him speedy recovery. The assistance will be met from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.