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Student Set Ablaze Outside College Gates
8 Jan
Summary
- A 19-year-old BCom student was set on fire outside Hindu College.
- The attack occurred shortly after the student completed an exam.
- The victim sustained 8% burn injuries, with his condition stable.
A violent incident unfolded outside Hindu College in Bareilly on Thursday afternoon, where a 19-year-old BCom student was set on fire. The attack occurred immediately after the student had completed his examination.
Two fellow students, identified as Aarush Singh and Deepak Kumar, are reportedly involved in the assault. They allegedly used a flammable substance, possibly a petrol bomb, to inflict serious burns on the victim's thighs. The motive behind this brutal act remains unknown, and the suspects are currently at large.
Students and passers-by quickly intervened to extinguish the flames. The victim sustained 8% burn injuries but is reported to be in stable condition. The attack has heightened tensions within the college vicinity, prompting authorities to deploy additional police personnel to maintain order.
