Pune Shocker: 10th Grader Attacked with Machete in Kothrud Over School Dispute

• A 10th-grade student was brutally attacked with a machete in Pune's Kothrud area on January 17, around 5:30 PM.
• The attack stemmed from an old school dispute, with two youths stopping the victim near Swami Samarth Math, abusing and beating him.
• The victim sustained serious injuries and was admitted to the hospital for treatment.
• Balram Hanumant Lokhande (24) filed a complaint at Kothrud Police Station, leading to a case against two absconding accused.
• Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Deshmane inspected the scene, and Police Sub-Inspector Kale is investigating the incident.

Why It Matters: A school dispute escalated into a brutal machete attack on a minor in Kothrud, raising safety concerns.