Odisha: Class 9 student found with pistol at school

India Dec 13, 2025

A Class 9 student at a government high school in Kendrapara district, Odisha, was caught with a locally-made pistol on campus.
His classmates noticed he was acting oddly and tipped off a teacher, who then discovered the weapon hidden at his waist.

What happened next

The school quickly called the police, causing a brief panic among students and staff.
The student is now in a juvenile home while police try to figure out how he got the gun—especially since his story keeps changing.
The headmaster mentioned that the student had a history of misbehavior, and his parents have been informed.
The pistol has been sent for forensic testing in Bhubaneswar.