Ahmedabad School Stabbing: Instagram Chat Reveals Teen’s Confession After Killing Class 10 Student

Ahmedabad is reeling from the shocking murder of 15-year-old Nayan Santani, a Class 10 student fatally stabbed by a junior outside the Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School. The attack, which began as a verbal spat, escalated into deadly violence and has triggered widespread protests by parents demanding stricter safety in schools.

Instagram Chat Exposes Indifference

Police have uncovered an Instagram conversation in which the accused, a Class 8 student, appears to confess. The exchange shows the boy casually acknowledging the stabbing, while his friend presses for clarity.

At one point, the friend asks directly if he used a knife. The accused first hesitates, then admits: "Haan to. (Yes.)" When told Nayan may have died, he reacts with surprise but little remorse, writing later: "Chord na. Ab jo hogaya vo hogaya. (Let it be. What has happened has happened.)"

When questioned about his motive, the boy claims Nayan had provoked him by saying, "Who are you? What will you do?" His friend rebukes him, insisting he could have hit back instead of killing.

The Fatal Attack

The incident took place on Tuesday as students were leaving school. CCTV footage shows Nayan re-entering the premises clutching his stomach after being stabbed. He was rushed to a private hospital but died from his injuries. The attacker tried to flee but was spotted by a security guard, who alerted police.

Legal Action and Public Outrage

An FIR has been lodged, and the minor is being held under the Juvenile Justice Act. The killing has left the community in shock, with parents gathering outside the school to demand accountability and stronger safety measures.

The tragedy has also raised pressing questions: How did a child bring a knife to school? And how did a petty dare spiral into fatal violence?

As investigations continue, the incident has become a grim reminder of the urgent need for vigilance, early intervention, and effective safeguards in schools to protect students.