Eight students in Odisha, India, suffered eye injuries after a prank involving instant glue at their school hostel in Kandhamal district. The incident, which occurred recently, left the students temporarily unable to open their eyes and required immediate medical attention.
The students were rushed to a hospital in Bhubaneswar after hostel authorities responded to their cries of pain. Doctors resolute the injuries were caused by the glue and began treatment,discharging one student while continuing to observe the others. Authorities have suspended a school educator and launched a high-level inquiry into the incident.
This incident highlights the dangers of unsupervised pranks and the potential for severe harm, even from seemingly harmless materials. School officials are now reviewing safety protocols to prevent similar occurrences. The investigation will focus on how the students obtained the glue and the level of supervision provided at the hostel.
