Andhra Pradesh, July15,2025
In a tragic incident from Bobbili town in Andhra Pradesh, a 14-year-old Class 9 student died after a scuffle with a classmate moments after school got over. The boy, identified as Sundarada Karthik, reportedly got into a fight near the Bobbili Fort, where he was punched by his classmate, collapsed, and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
According to police sources, Karthik, a resident of Ravu Gari Street and a student of Class 9, frequently argued with a fellow classmate over petty issues. Their rivalry had been escalating for some time.
On Monday, just after the school had closed for the day, the two boys reportedly encountered each other again near the Bobbili Fort. According to eyewitness accounts and police reports, Karthik allegedly provoked his classmate and challenged him to a fight. The argument quickly turned physical. During the altercation, the other boy is said to have punched Karthik, who fell unconscious on the spot.
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about rising aggression among schoolchildren. Police are investigating the matter and questioning witnesses to determine the exact sequence of events.
