Kendrapara: Class IX Student Caught With Gun Inside School

Kendrapara witnessed a shocking incident when a Class IX student was caught carrying a firearm inside Kudanagari Government High School.

The incident unfolded during a mathematics class when the weapon slipped out of the student’s pocket, immediately drawing attention.

The mathematics teacher, upon noticing the firearm, alerted the headmaster, who swiftly lodged a formal complaint with the local police station.

Officers arrived at the school within minutes, seized the weapon, and confirmed that it had been sent for forensic testing to determine its origin and condition.

The minor was taken into custody and placed in a correctional home while investigations continue.

Authorities are probing how the student obtained the gun and whether the case is linked to larger illegal arms circulation in the region.

This incident has sparked serious concerns about school safety and the growing menace of firearms reaching minors.

Parents and educationists have urged stricter monitoring and awareness campaigns to prevent such alarming situations in the future.