Bihar Shocker: Class 1 Student Stabbed 20 Times at Illegal School Hostel in Banka, Critical

 

Bihar Shocker: Class 1 Student Stabbed 20 Times at Private School Hostel in Banka; Victim Critical  

  

In a bone-chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across Bihar, an 8-year-old Class 1 student is fighting for his life after being brutally stabbed approximately 20 times. The horrifying crime took place inside the premises of a private school hostel in the Banka district of Bihar.

The minor boy was discovered early in the morning lying unconscious in a massive pool of blood near a first-floor toilet roof area. The incident has brought severe security lapses and illegal hostel operations to light, sparking widespread outrage among local residents.

Brutal Attack Leaves 8-Year-Old in ICU

The victim has been identified as Anand Kumar, a student of Class 1 at the Mount Kerala Residential School, located in the Bounsi area of Banka. Anand is a native of Jamuari village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Katoria police station. According to school records, the young boy had only returned to the hostel 4 to 5 days prior following his summer vacations.

According to medical reports from the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JLNMCH / Mayaganj Hospital) in Bhagalpur, the perpetrators used a sharp weapon or knife to inflict maximum damage.

• Severe Head Injuries: Doctors discovered at least eight deep 2-inch gashes on the child's head alone.

• Facial Trauma: The victim’s face was found severely swollen due to repeated strikes targeting his upper body.

• Critical Condition: Due to massive blood loss, Anand was immediately admitted to the hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he remains in critical condition.

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• Mount Kerala Residential School Banka Bihar Crime Scene Investigation

Midnight Horror: How the Incident Unfolded

According to statements from the family, Anand reportedly left his hostel room around midnight. His absence went unnoticed by the hostel warden and security staff overnight.

At approximately 5:00 AM on Monday morning, fellow hostel students went upstairs and discovered Anand lying unconscious and covered in blood. The hostel administration immediately contacted his father, Kumud Yadav, falsely claiming that the child had suddenly fallen severely ill. It was only when the parents rushed to the location that the brutal reality of the knife attack was uncovered.

Illegal Hostel Operations and Broken CCTC Cameras

As the local Katoria and Bounsi police launched an immediate inquiry, shocking systemic failures and safety violations began to surface.

1. Hostel Operating Without Authorization

Block Education Officer (BEO) Manoj Mishra visited the site and confirmed that Mount Kerala Residential School was running its hostel facility completely illegally. The facility lacked valid registration, basic student safety protocols, and proper amenities.

2. Intentional CCTV Tampering Suspected

In what points heavily toward an inside job or planned conspiracy, authorities discovered that the hostel's CCTV cameras were completely switched off or broken right at the time of the midnight attack.

Family Alleges Deep Cover-Up: Did the Boy Witness a Crime?

The victim's father has openly accused the school management of trying to shield the culprits. The family strongly believes that the 8-year-old may have accidentally witnessed something highly immoral or illegal taking place in the hostel during the night.

"The attackers took my child to the roof, committed this heinous crime, and left him there assuming he was dead. They intentionally broke or shut down the CCTVs to hide their identities," stated the distraught father to local media outlets.

Current Status of the Police Investigation

Chandradeep Kumar, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Katoria, confirmed that a team has comprehensively surveyed the hostel premises.

• Preliminary statements from several hostel staff members and roommates have been recorded.

• No formal First Information Report (FIR) has been registered yet, as police are legally waiting for the young boy to regain consciousness so they can document his firsthand account of the attackers.

• Police have assured the public that they are exploring all angles—including internal student rivalries, staff involvement, and external trespassers—and promise a quick resolution to the case.

Stay tuned to this page for live updates on the Banka school hostel case and the health status of young Anand Kumar.