The brutal murder of Aditya Thakur, a student from Himachal Pradesh, in Punjab University’s campus has raised serious concerns about the safety of students pursuing higher education in Chandigarh. This incident has not only created fear among Himachali students studying in Chandigarh but has also left parents worried about their children’s safety in big cities. A large number of students from Himachal migrate to Chandigarh, Punjab, and Delhi for higher studies, but this shocking incident has put a question mark on their security.
According to reports, a cultural program named Skitron was organized at Punjab University, featuring popular Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma. During the event, an altercation broke out between two groups, which soon turned violent. Amidst the chaos, Aditya Thakur was attacked with a sharp weapon, leaving him critically injured. The situation was so dire that he could not be saved in time. He was rushed to PGI Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. Along with him, two other students, identified as Anirudh and Arjun, were also injured and are currently undergoing treatment.
Aditya Thakur hailed from Himachal Pradesh and was pursuing his second year at UIET in Chandigarh. His father, originally from Himachal, had moved to Talwara in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab, and was currently working in Nalagarh. The tragic loss of their son has devastated the family.
This incident has exposed the lack of security arrangements in Chandigarh and Punjab University. Eyewitnesses reported that the attack took place behind the stage, and due to the loud music, no one immediately noticed what had happened. By the time the situation came to light, Aditya’s condition had worsened. Preliminary police investigations suggest that the attackers were outsiders who infiltrated the event and targeted the students. This raises a crucial question: If the event was meant for students, how did outsiders enter the campus, and why did the security system fail?
This tragic event has instilled fear in thousands of parents in Himachal Pradesh who send their children to Chandigarh and other major cities for higher education. Every year, a large number of Himachali students enroll in institutions like Punjab University, PGI, and Chandigarh University. However, if security concerns continue to rise, parents may reconsider sending their children to these places.
The police have registered a murder case, but no arrests have been made so far. It remains to be seen how quickly the authorities apprehend the culprits and whether any concrete measures are taken to strengthen security on university campuses.
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