Overview
- The 17-year-old was shot at close range on Monday evening in Shyam Colony, Ballabgarh, while returning from a private library.
- Police identified the accused as Jatin Mangla of Sarmathla near Sohna, noting he had used the same library as the girl.
- Investigators said the attacker discarded a country-made pistol at the scene, which was recovered for forensic examination.
- An FIR citing attempt to murder under Section 307 and provisions of the Arms Act has been registered, and multiple teams are searching for the fugitive.
- The Class 12 student is being treated for shoulder and forearm injuries and is stable, with police citing her account of prior harassment after she cut off contact about two weeks ago.