A shocking incident unfolded at a tribal sports school in Andhra Pradesh where a 14-year-old student, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, slit a classmate's throat over a Rs 20 demand. The attacker then attempted self-harm out of fear. The injured student is recovering, and the accused faces de-addiction treatment.
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