New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Eight students of a school in Kandhamal district of Odisha were hospitalized after some fellow students allegedly applied Fevikwik to their eyes while they were asleep.

The shocking incident took place on Thursday night at hostel of Sebashram School in Salaguda, Phiringia block, Kandhamal.

Due to Fevikwik, a strong adhesive, the victims were unable to open their eyes.

The victims were first taken to Gochhapada Hospital and later they were moved to the district headquarters hospital in Phulbani for further medical treatment.

One student has been discharged, while seven others remain under observation.

According to doctors, the Fevikwik had caused damage to their eyes but timely medical intervention helped in pre...