Pune student allegedly stabs classmate over Instagram dispute

A Class 9 student in Pune district allegedly attacked a female classmate with a knife following a dispute regarding a video posted on Instagram. The incident occurred within the Bavdhan police station limits.

According to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, the conflict originated during a school trip to Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar. A video of girls dancing was shared on Instagram by a student, which led to an argument and the subsequent deletion of the post. The suspect, described by authorities as a child in conflict with the law, allegedly attacked the girl on Saturday afternoon out of a grudge related to the incident.

The victim was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition while undergoing treatment. Police have recorded the girl's statement and taken the student into custody as they proceed with registering an offense.