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16-year-old Kota JEE aspirant struck on head with toy gun during coaching clash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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A 16-year-old student preparing for the JEE was hit on the head with the butt of a toy gun by a classmate during a clash at a Kota coaching centre, reports The Times of India.
A 16‑year‑old JEE aspirant was injured after a classmate struck him on the head with the butt of a toy gun during a confrontation at a coaching institute in Kota, Rajasthan, according to The Times of India.
The altercation reportedly broke out between two groups of students inside the institute’s premises, and the toy gun, which is commonly used as a play item, was used as a weapon in the scuffle.
The victim suffered a head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Police were called to the scene and have registered a case of assault, while the coaching centre’s management said it will cooperate with the investigation.
Such incidents have raised concerns about safety and discipline in the city’s highly competitive JEE preparation environment, prompting calls for stricter supervision in coaching centres.
The altercation reportedly broke out between two groups of students inside the institute’s premises, and the toy gun, which is commonly used as a play item, was used as a weapon in the scuffle.
The victim suffered a head injury and was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Police were called to the scene and have registered a case of assault, while the coaching centre’s management said it will cooperate with the investigation.
Such incidents have raised concerns about safety and discipline in the city’s highly competitive JEE preparation environment, prompting calls for stricter supervision in coaching centres.