​​​​​​​Puri, Oct 17: A high school student in Odisha’s Puri district became critical while braving fire stunts on Friday.

With grievous burn injuries, the victim was rushed to DHH Puri & later admitted to ICU in SCB Hospital & Medical College, Cuttack for resuscitation.

The incident took place at the Balukeshwar Government High School in Khajuria, under Brahmagiri block in Puri this afternoon.

According to reports, a Class IX student of the school was performing a dangerous fire stunt taking petrol in his mouth. However, he was severely charred while he lighted his spittle on fire.

On being informed, the school authorities rescued the boy from the spot and rushed him to the Puri headquarters hospital following essential first aid at their end. Later, based on his severity, he was referred to the SCB Medical College & Hospital where he was immediately put in the ICU.

The reason behind the boy’s adventurous stunt is yet to be ascertained. However, it’s anticipated that he was undertaking the stunts for reels.

Comments of the school authorities or the parents are yet awaited.The parents however,have urged teachers to remain alert to get rid of such dangerous activities on the campus.