Feb 9 • 10:40 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

'I got engaged, now...': Shot the girl after hearing this, then took his own life

A college student in Punjab was shot dead by her classmate, who then took his own life, causing a significant shock in the local community.

In a tragic incident in Tarn Taran, Punjab, a college student named Sandeep Kaur was shot dead in her classroom by a fellow student, Prince Raj, after he allegedly reacted violently upon learning about her engagement. The shooting occurred during class, shocking both students and staff as the assailant brought a pistol to the classroom and shot Sandeep from close range. Following the incident, Prince Raj fatally shot himself, leading to severe panic and chaos inside the college campus.

Witnesses reported that the atmosphere transformed from a normal academic setting to one of horror in mere seconds. The class, which was in session, erupted in chaos as Raj retrieved a .32 caliber pistol from his bag and fired at Sandeep, prompting immediate terror among classmates and instructors. The incident has not only left the college community in shock but has also raised concerns about gun safety and violence in educational institutions in India.

In the wake of this incident, authorities are being urged to address mental health issues and the influence of personal relationships on behavior, especially among youth, to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The local community is mourning the loss of a promising student's life while grappling with the implications of this shocking event.

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