India, March 17 -- In a shocking incident on Monday, a Class 10 student appearing for the board examination was attacked inside an exam centre in Junnar taluka by a minor boy wielding a sickle, police said.

The incident took place at the Sant Gadge Maharaj Vidyalaya exam centre in Otur.

According to the police, a 17-year-old boy walked into the classroom with a bag shortly before the examination began. He allegedly pulled out a sickle from the bag and tried to assault the 16-year-old student taking the SSC Social Sciences paper.

The victim managed to defend himself during the attack but sustained injuries to his hand. Teachers and staff present at the centre quickly intervened, preventing further harm.

Police were informed and a team ...