# Panchkula school assault and Haryana safety response > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panchkula-school-assault-and-haryana-safety-response > Updated: 2026-10-31T13:07:00.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 2. A six-year-old kindergarten student with special needs is in critical condition following an alleged assault by an eight-year-old student at Sanskriti Model School in Panchkula, Haryana. Reports indicate the accused student allegedly lured the victim to a classroom under the pretext that her father had called her, then struck her with stones, a flower pot, and a brick. CCTV footage reportedly shows the boy slamming the girl’s head against a desk and kicking her, continuing the assault even after she lost consciousness. The victim was referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh for intensive care, where she is currently in the ICU and reported to be out of danger. In response, Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda ordered a comprehensive safety audit of all state schools. A five-member inquiry committee is investigating the incident for lapses in supervision. The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has also taken suo motu cognisance of the matter. Two teachers, Simranjeet Kaur and Pooja Rani, have been suspended. Additionally, police have registered an FIR against the school management for alleged negligence under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused boy is undergoing a psychological and medical evaluation to determine further legal action. The government has committed to covering the child’s medical expenses and has assigned an officer to support the family. ## Claims - A six-year-old girl was assaulted by an eight-year-old student at Sanskriti Model School in Panchkula. (reported by 21 sources) - The accused allegedly lured the girl to the first floor by telling her her father had called her. (reported by 11 sources) - The girl was struck with stones, a flower pot, and a brick. (reported by 11 sources) - The victim is receiving treatment in the ICU at PGIMER, Chandigarh. (reported by 11 sources) - The incident occurred on October 28. (reported by 10 sources) - CCTV footage of the assault has been captured and circulated on social media. (reported by 9 sources) - Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda has formed a committee to investigate the incident. (reported by 3 sources) - The boy is undergoing a medical assessment to determine further legal action. (reported by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-31: Haryana orders state-wide school safety audits after Panchkula incident Haryana is conducting safety audits of all state schools after a special-needs child was allegedly assaulted at a Panchkula school. A five-member committee is investigating the incident. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haryana-orders-state-wide-school-safety-audits-after-panchkula-incident ### 2026-10-31: Panchkula school assault: 6-year-old girl attacked by student An eight-year-old student allegedly assaulted a six-year-old girl with bricks and stones at a Panchkula school. The victim is in critical condition, and authorities have launched a probe and suspended two staff 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panchkula-school-student-allegedly-assaults-special-needs-girl --- Cite as: Panchkula school assault and Haryana safety response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/panchkula-school-assault-and-haryana-safety-response