Haldwani, April 19 -- A 19-year-old student died after a javelin pierced his neck during a practicesession at the Goralchaud ground in Champawat district onSaturday morning, police said. According to police, the incident occurred while Somendra Singh, a second-year polytechnic student, was practising javelin for an upcoming sports competition and passing a football to children playing near the ground. At that time, a javelin thrown during practice struck him from behind. The deceased was a resident of Machhiyar village in Reetha Sahib, Champawat, police said, adding that he was living with his aunt in Champawat and studying at a GovernmentITI. According to officials, the incident took place around 8.30 am when practice sessions were being conducted for the Government Polytechnic's annual sports competition. Javelin throw practice was being held on one side of the ground, while children were playing football on the other side, outside the designated practice area, officials said. During the session, the football rolled into the javelin throw zone. As Singh stepped forward to retrieve the ball, a javelin thrown by one of the practising students struck him. He was immediately rushed to the district hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Chief medical superintendent (CMO) Dr Hira Singh Hyanki said, "The javelin struck between the neck and shoulder and penetrated deep into the tissue. Excessive bleeding led to oxygen deprivation, resulting in Singh's death.The exact cause of deathwill be confirmed after the post-mortem report." Champawat district magistrate (DM) Manish Kumarsaid, "The Government Polytechnic's scheduled sports competition has been postponed following the incident. Police have taken custody of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination. The Goralchaud ground has been sealed and an investigation is underway to determine whether safety protocols were followed during the practice session. The inquiry will also examine possible negligence in the incident."...