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Panjab University Student Dies After Campus Stabbing Incident

Aditya Thakur, a second-year engineering student, succumbed to injuries following a violent attack during a concert, sparking protests and calls for accountability.

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)
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

  • Four students were stabbed during a concert at Panjab University's South Campus on March 28, 2025, with attackers reportedly scaling walls to gain access.
  • Aditya Thakur, a 22-year-old computer science engineering student, died from his injuries on March 29, 2025, while three others remain hospitalized but stable.
  • Police have registered a murder case against unidentified attackers and are actively investigating the incident.
  • The concert was organized despite prior warnings from police about security risks, raising questions about administrative oversight.
  • Students have launched protests demanding accountability from the university and local authorities for the security lapse.