Karnataka Class 5 boy adds pesticide in school water tank after classmates defy him
Police said the boy, who was the school's 'chief minister' (student leader), had become upset because his classmates weren't listening to him. He had allegedly taken inspiration from a previous incident at the same school where a Class 2 student mixed phenol from the bathroom into a classmate's water bottle.The boy has been apprehended and is being dealt with under the Juvenile Justice Act. Police confirmed he acted alone and wasn't influenced by anyone else.Before it was known that the minor was behind the incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had written on X- 'It is my sentiment that this act, with the malicious intent of causing a massacre of dozens of young children, is no less than any terrorist act. Due to the timely awareness of the kitchen staff, a major tragedy that could have occurred has been averted. I congratulate the school's kitchen staff.'- EndsTune InMust Watch
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