Three Class-X students from St Ann's School assaulted a Class-VII pupil within their hostel in Paderu, ASR district, on January 5. The incident gained attention after the video went viral, prompting officials to act. ASR district collector ordered an enquiry, resulting in the hostel warden's removal and the involved students being sent home.
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