States » NorthPosted at: Nov 5 2026 1:17AM


Panchkula school assault victim discharged from PGIMER, family says recovery incomplete

Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) A six-year-old girl seriously injured in an alleged assault by an eight-year-old student at a government school in Panchkula returned home on Wednesday, after a week of treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh, though she continues to suffer from dizziness, abdominal pain and difficulty sitting, her family said.
The girl was welcomed with flower petals by relatives and neighbours as she reached home following her discharge from the hospital.
Her father, Rashid, said her condition had improved considerably but she was yet to recover fully.
"She still finds it difficult to sit, sometimes feels dizzy and complains of stomach pain," he said.
He said the girl had stitches at three to four places on her body and visible injury marks on her face. The head injury was particularly serious, he added.
Rashid thanked the doctors and medical staff at PGIMER for treating his daughter and supporting the family during her hospitalisation.
The girl's uncle, Fazil, described her return as a moment of immense relief for the family.
"It feels as though we have got our daughter back. This is a second life for her," he said, thanking people across the country for their prayers and support.
The girl's mother called for greater accountability in schools, saying the safety of children must be a priority for teachers and school managements.
"Parents must take care of their children, but teachers and school managements must also understand their responsibility," she said.
The incident occurred on October 28 at Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Sector 20, where an eight-year-old Class III student allegedly attacked the kindergarten girl, leaving her seriously injured.
The assault triggered protests by parents and raised questions over supervision and safety arrangements at the school.
Following the incident, the Haryana Education Department suspended the school principal and two primary teachers. The state government also constituted a five-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.
The boy accused of attacking the girl was sent to an observation home in Ambala following proceedings before the Juvenile Justice Board.
Rashid said the family would cooperate with the government-appointed inquiry committee and wanted his daughter to resume her education once she recovered.
He said the girl aspired to become a doctor and appealed for continued prayers for her recovery.
UNI KK ATP
Tags: #Panchkula school assault victim discharged from PGIMER# family says recovery incomplete
More News

Panchkula school assault victim discharged from PGIMER, family says recovery incomplete

05 Nov 2026 | 1:17 AM

Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) A six-year-old girl seriously injured in an alleged assault by an eight-year-old student at a government school in Panchkula returned home on Wednesday, after a week of treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh, though she continues to suffer from dizziness, abdominal pain and difficulty sitting, her family said.

see more..

Voters missing from SIR draft rolls can apply through Form 6 without fear of prosecution: Haryana CEO

05 Nov 2026 | 1:14 AM

Chandigarh, Nov 4 (UNI) Voters whose names are missing from draft electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can apply for inclusion through Form 6 even if they were registered earlier, and will not face legal action merely for submitting the form, Haryana Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said on Wednesday.

see more..

Congress to take 'Vote Bachao–Desh Bachao' campaign to villages, homes across Haryana

05 Nov 2026 | 1:09 AM

Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) The Congress will launch a statewide 'Vote Bachao–Desh Bachao' public outreach campaign from November 4 to 25, reaching villages and households to raise awareness about electoral transparency, protection of voting rights and democratic institutions.

see more..

Legal services authority launches second phase of 60-day mega drive in Kangra village

05 Nov 2026 | 1:08 AM

Dharamshala, Nov 4 (UNI) The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kangra, has launched the second phase of its mega drive in Bandian village of Baijnath tehsil to ensure effective implementation of various schemes of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) at the grassroots level.

see more..

Haryana reimagines newborn care: Mothers and babies to stay together as state embraces "Zero Separation"

05 Nov 2026 | 1:07 AM

By Kamlesh Kali
Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) In a powerful affirmation that the most effective medicine for a fragile newborn is often the warmth and presence of the mother, the Haryana government has unveiled a pioneering, women and child-centric initiative to revolutionise neonatal care across the state.

see more..