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Crime
Principal in Nalgonda Stabbed 27 Times, Police Arrest Two Class‑10 Students
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🗓 20 Aug 2026, 07:41 PM
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A school principal in Nalgonda was attacked with 27 stab wounds; investigation recovered Rs 1.54 lakh and an iPhone, leading to the arrest of two class‑10 students.
The head of a school in Nalgonda town was violently assaulted, sustaining 27 stab wounds, according to police reports. The attack took place on the school premises and the principal was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Investigators recovered cash amounting to Rs 1.54 lakh and an iPhone from the scene, which became crucial evidence in tracing the perpetrators. The forensic team linked the items to two students studying in class 10 at the same institution.
Both teenagers were taken into custody after the police questioned several witnesses and examined CCTV footage. The accused are currently being held for further interrogation, and the case has been registered under sections relating to attempted murder and robbery.
Local authorities have assured the community that the investigation will continue until all motives and accomplices are identified, emphasizing that such violent acts against educators will not be tolerated.
Investigators recovered cash amounting to Rs 1.54 lakh and an iPhone from the scene, which became crucial evidence in tracing the perpetrators. The forensic team linked the items to two students studying in class 10 at the same institution.
Both teenagers were taken into custody after the police questioned several witnesses and examined CCTV footage. The accused are currently being held for further interrogation, and the case has been registered under sections relating to attempted murder and robbery.
Local authorities have assured the community that the investigation will continue until all motives and accomplices are identified, emphasizing that such violent acts against educators will not be tolerated.