6th grader killed in classroom

A Class VI student was killed during a clash with fellows inside the classroom at Dogasi School and College in Pabna Sadar upazila yesterday.

The victim was Md Sajib Hossain, 13, son of Md Asaduzzaman of Dogasi Kulunia village in the upazila, and a student of Dogasi High School and College.

Sajib locked in an altercation with a few other students of the class when the teacher of the third period left the classroom after the class, said several students seeking anonymity.

At one stage, a student hit him massively, causing him fall sick.

Later he died, they said.

The teacher of the fourth period was late to come to the classroom and the trivial clash led to the tragic death, they said.

Md Minhaz Uddin, principal of the institution, said, "After hearing about the scuffle, teachers rushed to the classroom and rescued Sajib. He was taken to Pabna General Hospital where the doctors declared him dead."

"Teachers and students caught Khairul Islam, 13, son of Habi Sarkar of Dipchar village in Pabna Sadar upazila, in the classroom on charge of hitting the boy. Later he was handed over to police," he said.

Under police custody, Khairul, however, said, "I did not hit Sajib so seriously. It was a friendly fight as his hand touched my face earlier."

Md Abdulla Al Hasan, officer in charge of Pabna Sadar Police Station, said, "Police is investigating the incident. We are not confirmed whether it is a murder or accident. We have learnt that the victim was a cardiac patient."

"Khairul is in our custody but he is not arrested yet. We will take legal action after proper investigation."