Mumbai: Tensions ran high at a prominent school in Bhandup on Tuesday February 4 after a 9-year-old girl was allegedly injected with an unknown substance by an unidentified individual in the NES High school premises. The incident, which reportedly occurred on January 31, sparked outrage among parents, who staged a protest demanding answers about their children's safety.

According to the complaint, the girl was playing in the school ground when an unknown person allegedly approached her, took her to an isolated spot, and injected her with an unidentified substance. The girl later informed her teacher about the incident, after which her parents were notified. She was immediately rushed to Wadia Hospital, where she underwent medical tests.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, neither the school administration nor the police have been able to identify the suspect after four days of investigation. The Bhandup Police have formed five special teams to probe the matter and have scrutinized CCTV footage from the school premises. However, no suspicious activity or presence of an outsider was detected. The footage only shows the girl playing and interacting with her classmates.

Medical examinations, including blood tests and X-rays, were conducted, with preliminary reports indicating no signs of health complications.

School Responds to Allegations

When contacted by The Free Press Journal (FPJ), the school issued an official statement denying that such an incident occurred on its premises. "Following the complaint, the police are conducting a thorough investigation, including scrutiny of CCTV footage from the past three days. We have also reviewed the footage and can firmly confirm that no such incident took place within the school premises. This can be verified with the police authorities," the school’s statement read.

The school further stated that medical reports from the hospital have not substantiated the allegations. “Since the matter involves a juvenile, we are handling it with utmost sensitivity. Based on investigations by both the police and medical professionals, there is no evidence to suggest that the alleged incident occurred at our Bhandup school premises,” the statement added.

Parents, however, remain unconvinced, demanding increased security measures and transparency from the school management. The Bhandup Police continue their investigation, and further updates are awaited.