In a tragic incident, a six-year-old boy succumbed to critical injuries after he was attacked by a Class-VI student at a Sevashram school in Jharadi panchayat under Kolnara block in Rayagada district on Tuesday.
The deceased minor was identified as Govinda Huika, a Class-I student, of Jhiliguda village in the district. He was reportedly attacked by Babushaan Kandagari (11) of Chengili village following an altercation between them.
The duo had a fight which upset Babushaan and led him to attack Govinda in a fit of rage. Seriously-injured Govinda was first rushed to the Rekhapadar Primary Health Centre. As his health condition deteriorated, he was taken to the District Headquarters Hospital. But doctors referred him to Brahmapur, where he died during treatment.
As per reports, Govinda was the only son of his parents. His body will be taken for postmortem tomorrow.
A pall of gloom descended on Jhiliguda village following the incident.