The father of the student accused in the Udaipur stabbing case has been sent to Judicial Custody. This decision follows his arrest on charges of criminal incitement

The infamous stabbing at the Government Higher Secondary School in Bhatiyani Chohatta, Udaipur took place on August 16. A Class 10 student of the school, identified as the accused, allegedly attacked his classmate with a knife, causing severe injuries. The victim was rushed to hospital by his other classmates and was under treatment at the local Government MB Hospital at Udaipur, but after a three day battle, ultimately succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy SP Chagan Rajpurohit, who is the investigating officer of the case, informed that the investigations have revealed that the accused's father was aware of his son's possession of the knife but did not take it away from the accused child. This inaction has led to the father being charged  under Section 49 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNSS), punishment for abetment when an act is committed as a result of instigation and he has been sent to 15 days in Judicial Custody by the local court.

In the wake of this tragic incident, Udaipur had faced considerable unrest. The Divisional Commissioner responded by enforcing Section 163 of the Indian Citizen Security Act (formerly Section 144 of CrPC) and ordering an internet blackout to manage the situation.

Moreover, the education department has taken disciplinary action against the school involved. The school's Principal has been suspended, and a senior teacher has been placed under APO pending further investigation.

In the meanwhile, Alok Kumar, the National President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) visited the house of the deceased and in an address to the media, advocation adequate conviction post investigation and strict punishment to the accused and the co-conspirators in the case.

The case remains under close scrutiny as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing and the subsequent legal implications for all parties involved.