Student Shot Dead on AMU Campus: ‘Dispute over reel led to clash between two groups’
The Deadly Clash Over a Social Media Reel
On Saturday, a class 11 student, Mohd Kaif, was brutally stabbed and shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus, sparking questions about the role of social media in fueling violence. The killing has left the university community in shock and the police are working to apprehend the suspects.
What Led to the Clash?
Sources close to the investigation reveal that the dispute that led to the clash was sparked by a social media reel, which was shared on a popular platform a few days ago. The comments made on the reel allegedly fuelled the tensions between two groups of students.
A Fatal Confrontation
Kaif, the son of an AMU employee and a student at Syed Hamid Senior Secondary School, was stabbed and shot dead during the clash between the two groups. The incident took place near ABK School in Jamalpur area of Aligarh city. The injured student was rushed to JN Medical College, where he was declared dead.
The Accused
According to police officials, a case has been registered against Shoaib, Ayan aka Prince, Faraz, and Mazhar under various sections of the law, including sections 191(2) (rioting), 191(3) (rioting with deadly weapon), 190 (unlawful assembly), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) and 103 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code. The police are working to apprehend the accused and are analyzing evidence to build a strong case.
The Victim’s Family
Kaif’s father, Mohd Naeem, a tube well operator at AMU, recounted how his son and his friend left his house on a motorcycle around 3 pm, only to be attacked by the other group. "My son, his friend, and others were standing near ABK Union Public School when the students in the other group attacked Kaif with a knife and shot him dead," Naeem alleged.
The Concerns Raised by the Incident
The brutal killing of a young student has raised concerns about the role of social media in fueling violence and the need for responsible behavior online. The incident also highlights the importance of monitoring and regulating social media content to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The Investigation
The police are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and apprehend the accused. The superintendent of police in Aligarh, Mrigank Shekhar Pathak, has assured that teams are constituted and efforts are being made to nab the accused. "The police are committed to bringing the guilty to justice and preventing such incidents from happening in the future," he said.
Conclusion
The student’s death is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of online violence and the importance of responsible social media behavior. The police and the university authorities must work together to ensure that the accused are brought to justice and that measures are put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. It is only by working together that we can create a safer and more harmonious society.
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