In a virtual re-run of Gurugram’s Ryan school murder case, a 14-year-old boy studying in Class IX was stabbed to death by his senior at a school in Vadodara on Friday. Identified as Dev Tadvi, the boy had taken admission in Shri Bharati School situated in old Vadodara city around a week ago. Dev’s parents are residing in Anand town, around 30 km from Vadodara. He was staying with his maternal relatives.
Around 11.45 am, Dev’s body was found in the school’s washroom with multiple stab injuries. After the school authority informed the police, the alleged murderer, a Class X student, was arrested.
Investigation officer RS Bhagora said the victim had 10 stab injuries. “We have recovered a knife and a bottle of water containing chilli powder from a school bag from a temple near the school. The assailant might have thrown the bag after attacking the victim. Another 12-inch long knife was found near the body,” said Bhagora.
According to him, a scuffle between the two students culminated into murder.