A 22-year-old student of BN College in Patna was tragically killed after being attacked by masked assailants on the campus of Sultanganj Law College, where he had gone to appear for examinations. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and has sparked outrage and condemnation.
According to an NDTV report, the victim, Harsh Raj, a third-year student of Vocational English, was engaged in an altercation with the main accused, Saurabh, a final-year student at Patna College, during a dandiya night last year. The nature of the dispute has not been disclosed.
On the day of the attack, Raj was severely beaten by the masked men, who fled the scene after committing the heinous crime. Police arrived promptly and rushed the victim to the hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
City SP (East) Bharat Soni, quoted by NDTV, stated, “A heinous crime took place on the law college campus yesterday. Some anti-social elements beat up a student, Harsh Raj, so badly that he died later. We formed a Special Investigation Team. We have now arrested the main accused, who planned the attack. His name is Saurabh, a final-year student at Patna College. He has admitted to the crime, and we are working to catch the other accused.”
Soni further added, “There was a fight between two groups, and the tension persisted. This led to the planning of this attack. This is a clear case under Section 302 (murder).”
A video of the incident has surfaced on social media platforms, showing the accused mercilessly beating Raj as he attempts to defend himself. The chilling footage has caused widespread anger and revulsion.
The incident has ignited political controversy, with opposition leaders targeting the Nitish Kumar-led government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and demanded strict action against the perpetrators.
The murder of Harsh Raj has raised serious concerns about the safety of students on college campuses and has highlighted the need for stringent measures to curb violence and ensure the well-being of students. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
