Patna: A student at Patna Veterinary College was shot on Thursday evening following an altercation over a cricket game, leading to chaos and panic across the campus. The injured student, identified as Mayank, sustained a bullet wound to his hand and was admitted to Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, where his condition is reported as stable.
The incident occurred between 5 pm and 6 pm when Mayank, who resides in the boys’ hostel, had a dispute with a group of outsiders over playing cricket within the college premises. The altercation escalated, resulting in the outsiders firing at Mayank. Police recovered a shell from the spot and have launched an investigation into the matter.
According to security personnel, the attackers entered the campus from the rear side, bypassing guards stationed at the main gate. The sound of gunfire led to panic among students and staff, with many raising questions over the administration’s failure to prevent such easy access to outsiders carrying weapons.
Police teams are currently scanning CCTV footage to identify the accused and have assured swift action. The firing incident has heightened concerns over safety within educational institutions in Patna, with parents demanding stricter security measures to prevent similar attacks in the future.
