Kota: A 16-year-old JEE aspirant from Bihar was injured after being struck on the head with the butt of a toy gun by his 16-year-old classmate from Uttar Pradesh during an altercation at a coaching institute in Kota Friday evening, police said.The incident occurred within the limits of Jawahar Nagar police station and led to chaos in the coaching complex as students gathered at the spot. The injured student was bleeding and was taken to a nearby private hospital, where he remains admitted as of Saturday. Police said doctors described his condition as out of danger.According to police, both minors study in the same class and were preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). The dispute began as a verbal clash and escalated when the student from Uttar Pradesh allegedly attacked the Bihar student with the toy gun butt, causing a head injury.The victim lives in Kota with his mother. Based on a complaint filed by the mother, Jawahar Nagar police registered a case against the other minor and began an investigation.Circle Inspector Mukesh Meena said the fight arose from a sudden dispute between the classmates. He added that due to both being minors, further details were being withheld, and that the case has been registered under relevant legal sections.The coaching nstitute where the incident took place released a press statement Saturday. The institute emphasised that the safety of its students was the top priority and that the incident was being treated with seriousness. Following the altercation, prompt medical attention was provided to the injured student, who has since recovered. The institute is collaborating with local authorities to ensure appropriate actions are taken, reaffirming its policy of zero tolerance for violence.
