A grade 3 pupil in Iligan City is in critical condition after allegedly beaten up by high schoolers
• A nine-year-old Grade 3 student is in critical condition after allegedly being assaulted by five high school students in Iligan City
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• The attack reportedly happened because the young boy had tried to intervene in a fight between two other children
• The victim, who suffered a high fever and a severe headache, was transferred from a local hospital to a larger medical facility in Cagayan de Oro City
• The family of the victim is determined to file a legal complaint, with the police and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) now investigating the incident
A nine-year-old Grade 3 student is in critical condition after he was allegedly ganged up on and severely beaten by five high school students in Iligan City.
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The unprovoked attack, which took place as the young boy was walking home from school, has prompted a full-scale investigation by local authorities and renewed calls for action against school-related violence.
According to a report by James Paolo Yap on GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the victim was ambushed by the group of high schoolers on his way home.
The assault left the boy with significant injuries, though he was initially able to return home. It wasn't until later that he began to suffer from a high fever and complained of a severe headache, prompting his family to rush him to a hospital in Iligan City.
Due to the seriousness of his condition and developing complications, he was subsequently transferred to a larger medical facility in Cagayan de Oro City.
Barangay officials have shed some light on the possible motive behind the assault. They revealed that the attack was reportedly in retaliation for the victim's earlier intervention in a fight between two other children.
The young boy, in a courageous act of trying to stop the altercation, became a target for the high school students involved.
This backstory has added a layer of tragic irony to the incident, as the victim was hurt for simply doing the right thing.
Following the incident, the alleged attackers reportedly reached out to the barangay officials. The local police and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) have since launched a joint investigation into the matter, recognizing the need for a coordinated response to violence involving minors.
The boy's family, heartbroken and concerned for their child's life, has made it clear that they are determined to pursue legal action against the suspects.
The family's resolve to file a formal complaint underscores the gravity of the situation and their demand for justice for the young victim.
This tragic event serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for schools and communities to prioritize creating safe environments for children.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.
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