India, Feb. 24 -- A 17-year-old student appearing for the Class 12 board examination was injured after being attacked with a koyta (machete) outside the exam centre, Mamasaheb Mohol College, in Kothrud on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The incident occurred around 3pm after the student exited the college premises on completing his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination. Police identified the victim as Shankar Mirgane, who was appearing for the exam as a private candidate and was not formally enrolled at the college.

According to investigators, three minors were involved in the assault. One suspect, also a minor, has been detained, while a search is on for the remaining two.

Deputy commissioner of police (Zone III) Sambhaji Kad...