Teacher Injured in Uttarakhand School Shooting; Police Investigate Source of Firearm
A shocking incident took place at Guru Nanak School in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, where a student brought a gun concealed inside his lunch box and shot his physics teacher after being slapped earlier in class. The teacher was critically injured but is now stable after emergency surgery.
Details of the Incident
- Gangandeep Singh Kohli, a physics teacher at the private school, had slapped a student earlier in the week.
- On Wednesday, the same student, identified as Samarath Bajwa, hid a pistol inside his tiffin box and brought it into the classroom.
- After the mid-morning break, when Mr. Kohli was leaving the classroom, Samarath pulled out the gun and fired at the teacher’s back.
- The bullet entered from his back and lodged in his neck.
Medical Response
- Mr. Kohli was immediately rushed to a private hospital for emergency surgery.
- Dr. Mayank Agarwal confirmed that the bullet was successfully removed.
- The teacher’s condition is currently stable, and he is expected to be moved to the ICU for close monitoring.
Police Investigation and Action
- Other teachers caught the student as he tried to flee and handed him over to the police.
- A case under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against the minor.
- Authorities are investigating how the student obtained the firearm.
- The pistol has been seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
Important Points to Note
- The incident raises serious concerns about school safety and security protocols.
- Authorities are focused on tracing the source of the gun and preventing similar incidents in the future.
- Schools are urged to monitor student behavior closely to maintain a safe learning environment.
We will continue to update as more information becomes available.
