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Panchkula case: Boy played PUBG, claims uncle

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The victim is undergoing treatment for serious injuries at a Chandigarh medical institute after being struck with a brick doorstop, a dustbin, and kicked in the face. She was initially trapped after a security guard inadvertently locked the classroom door, but staff eventually tracked her down through CCTV footage. In addition to securing the suspect's psychological evaluation, police are questioning his parents regarding claims that aggressive gaming routines influenced his actions.

Key points

  • An eight-year-old boy was sent to an Ambala observation home following the violent assaul…: An eight-year-old boy was sent to an Ambala observation home following the violent assault on his classmate.
  • Authorities are waiting for the results of a formal psychological evaluation conducted at…: Authorities are waiting for the results of a formal psychological evaluation conducted at a Chandigarh hospital.
  • Investigators have not established any official link between the assault and the suspect'…: Investigators have not established any official link between the assault and the suspect's reported video game habits.

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The boy was sent to an observation home in Ambala on Monday after undergoing a psychological evaluation at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH-32) in Chandigarh. Police are awaiting the medical assessment report before deciding on further action. The victim, meanwhile, is recovering at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Her family has expressed hope for her recovery and demanded appropriate support to safeguard her health, education and future.

Panchkula school video: Victim's uncle claims boy played PUBG

Speaking about the incident, the girl's uncle alleged that the accused boy regularly played PUBG and other aggressive video games. He also claimed that the boy's father had confirmed his gaming habits. According to the uncle, the boy had initially called the girl 'crazy'. She reportedly responded that she would complain about him for using the word, which allegedly frightened him.The boy subsequently told her that her father was upstairs and asked her to accompany him. The assault allegedly took place after he took her to another classroom. The victim's uncle suggested that exposure to aggressive games…

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