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Four Arrested After Fatal Stabbing at Panjab University Concert

The death of Aditya Thakur, a second-year student, has ignited protests over campus security failures, prompting new safety measures and a ban on celebrity events.

Stabbed in the thigh, Aditya Thakur, a second-year computer science student at UIET, suffered significant blood loss by the time he was brought to the emergency ward at PGIMER, Chandigarh. (HT)
Detailed probe, combined with technical surveillance, led to the accused’s swift arrest, said Chandigarh Police. (HT)
Outsiders, who managed to enter the campus by scaling the walls, allegedly stabbed four students as the concert by Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma was nearing its end at 10 pm. (HT)
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Overview

  • Aditya Thakur, a second-year computer science student, succumbed to stab wounds sustained during a concert at Panjab University on March 29, 2025.
  • The attackers, identified as outsiders who scaled campus walls, stabbed four students following a scuffle that escalated into violence.
  • Chandigarh Police arrested four suspects on March 30, 2025, and are continuing efforts to apprehend additional individuals involved.
  • Students are protesting on campus, demanding accountability from university authorities and police over security lapses that led to the tragedy.
  • Panjab University has banned celebrity events and announced plans to implement stricter safety protocols for campus activities.