Teen Student Gunned Down in Broad Daylight on Gorakhpur College Grounds
Class 11 student Sudhir Bharti shot dead by bike-borne assailants inside Gorakhpur college campus.
Panic erupted at Gorakhpur Cooperative Inter College in Uttar Pradesh on Friday after a Class 11 student, identified as 17-year-old Sudhir Bharti, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in broad daylight. The attackers reportedly fled the campus immediately after the incident, leaving students and staff in shock.
According to eyewitnesses, Sudhir was standing with friends on the college grounds when three men on a motorcycle approached him. The attackers opened fire upon spotting him, hitting Sudhir in the neck and causing him to collapse instantly. The scene triggered chaos as students and staff scrambled for safety.
College authorities immediately alerted the police, and emergency services arrived promptly. Despite efforts to provide aid, Sudhir was declared dead on the spot. His family reached the campus soon after, with his mother collapsing upon seeing her son’s body.
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Preliminary investigations suggest the attack may have been motivated by a personal rivalry. Sources indicate that Sudhir had a recent argument with a boy from his village, who is suspected to have orchestrated the assault in retaliation. Police have identified the suspects and are pursuing their arrests.
Local residents and relatives demanded swift action and strict punishment for the perpetrators. The incident has sparked outrage in the community and renewed concerns about the safety and security measures in educational institutions across the region.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with police examining all angles of the case. The shocking murder has raised urgent questions about law enforcement and preventive measures on college campuses to ensure the safety of students.
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