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Crime
Panchkula School Assault Triggers Haryana's Weekly Counseling Initiative
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:17 PM
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A violent assault at a Panchkula school has prompted the Haryana government to launch weekly counseling sessions and a new SAATH mental health project.
A violent assault occurred at a school in Panchkula, Haryana, sparking immediate concern among parents and educators. While details of the incident remain limited, authorities confirmed that several students were affected and that the school has been temporarily closed for safety checks.
In response, the Haryana government announced plans to provide weekly counseling sessions for students and staff at the affected school. The initiative aims to address trauma and ensure psychological support is readily available.
Additionally, the state has unveiled the SAATH project, a broader mental health program designed to strengthen counseling infrastructure across schools in the region. The project will focus on training counselors, creating safe spaces, and fostering community awareness about mental well‑being.
Officials emphasized that these measures are part of a larger effort to prevent future incidents and promote a secure learning environment for children.
In response, the Haryana government announced plans to provide weekly counseling sessions for students and staff at the affected school. The initiative aims to address trauma and ensure psychological support is readily available.
Additionally, the state has unveiled the SAATH project, a broader mental health program designed to strengthen counseling infrastructure across schools in the region. The project will focus on training counselors, creating safe spaces, and fostering community awareness about mental well‑being.
Officials emphasized that these measures are part of a larger effort to prevent future incidents and promote a secure learning environment for children.