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Four Arrested After Fatal Stabbing at Panjab University Concert

The university bans celebrity events as protests continue over security lapses that led to the death of student Aditya Thakur.

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, died from a stab wound sustained during a concert at Panjab University on March 28, 2025.
  • Police have arrested four suspects, all identified as outsiders, with investigations ongoing to locate additional perpetrators.
  • The attackers reportedly entered the campus unlawfully by scaling walls and ambushed students following a scuffle during the event.
  • The university has banned celebrity events and is reviewing event management policies to address safety concerns.
  • Students continue to protest, demanding accountability from university authorities and police for the security failures that enabled the attack.