JNU Student Arrested for Attempt to Murder Peer Over Woman
A JNU student has been arrested by Delhi Police for attacking a peer over a friendship with a woman. Read more about the campus violence.
A shocking incident of violence has erupted within the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), leading to the arrest of a student for the alleged attempt to murder a fellow student. The conflict, which reportedly stemmed from jealousy over a friendship with a woman, left multiple people injured.
Violence Erupts on Campus
The incident unfolded on November 5 around 3 pm. According to sources, the altercation took place inside a room located on the university campus. The accused, who is currently pursuing an MA degree at the institution, allegedly launched an attack on another student.
The confrontation was not limited to the two primary parties. In the ensuing chaos, three other students were also injured, bringing the total number of casualties to four. Interestingly, the accused student also sustained injuries during the clash.
Police Action and Legal Charges
Following a formal complaint, the Vasant Kunj North Police Station took immediate action. On Friday, an FIR was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Among the serious charges leveled against the MA student is the charge of attempt to murder.
The Delhi Police have since arrested the accused student. Authorities have confirmed that a detailed investigation is currently underway to uncover further specifics regarding the motive and the sequence of events that led to the violent outburst.
Separate Murder Case: Wazirabad Shooting
In a separate development in the capital, the Delhi Police have successfully apprehended the prime suspect and an associate involved in a fatal shooting in the Wazirabad area.
The victim, identified as Ravi, was shot dead late Monday night near Gali No. 14 in Sangam Vihar, close to Divine Hospital. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), Ravi succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning.
Motive of Retribution
Investigations revealed a dark history behind the killing. Ravi was himself an accused in a 2021 murder case registered at the Netaji Subhash Palace police station and had only recently been released on bail in October.
On the night of his death, Ravi had been consuming alcohol with several acquaintances, including a man named Kamal Goswami. Police discovered that Goswami was a friend of the person Ravi had been accused of killing in 2021, suggesting the shooting was an act of revenge.
The attack occurred just as the group stepped out of a car. Following a swift manhunt, the police arrested the main shooter, Kamal Goswami, and his accomplice, Monu, both of whom are residents of Wazirpur.