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AMU Teacher Shot Dead on Campus as Police Hunt Two Attackers

Investigators probe a possible campus security breach as they search for a motive.

Overview

  • Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at AMU’s ABK High School, was shot near the Maulana Azad Library around 9 pm during an evening walk with two colleagues and died at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College.
  • Police say two unidentified assailants on a bike or scooter accosted the group with pistols before opening fire, with a witness recalling a threat issued moments before the shooting.
  • Multiple police teams, including forensics and a dog squad, are examining the scene and scanning campus CCTV, though some footage is unclear due to darkness and fog.
  • An FIR has been registered and alerts issued to trace the attackers, with officials confirming that no suspects or motive have been identified so far.
  • Authorities are assessing prior warnings about unauthorized outsiders on campus, while reports differ on the number of shots fired.