Sudanese Student Killed in Punjab, Another Injured
In a shocking and disturbing incident, a 25-year-old Sudanese student was brutally stabbed to death, and another critically injured during a violent altercation near a private university in Phagwara, Punjab, early on Thursday morning. The harrowing incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities scrambling to apprehend the perpetrators.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 2 am near the Lovely Professional University (LPU) when the Sudanese students were walking back to their hostel after attending a function. The victims, who were staying in a hostel adjacent to the university, were allegedly being harassed by a group of boys who were staying in nearby paying guest accommodations.
The boys, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, were harassing the women accompanying the Sudanese students and demanding their phone numbers. The victims’ friend, a 25-year-old Sudanese national, tried to intervene and protect the women, which led to a heated altercation.
The group of boys, who were allegedly from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, attacked the Sudanese student with sharp objects, leaving him critically injured. In a desperate attempt to save his friends, the victim’s friend also tried to intervene, but he was stabbed multiple times by the attackers. Tragically, the Sudanese student succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to the hospital.
The other Sudanese student, who was also injured in the attack, is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. His condition is said to be critical, with reports suggesting that he may have suffered severe internal injuries.
Six accused, all from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, were arrested in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday afternoon. The police claimed that they had received a tip-off about the accused’s whereabouts and apprehended them from a hotel in Shimla.
The Phagwara police have registered a case under Section 302 (murder) and Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as well as other relevant sections of the law. The accused have been charged with murder, attempt to murder, and other crimes.
This heinous crime has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across the country, with many calling for stricter laws and harsher punishments for those who commit such brutal crimes. The incident has also highlighted the growing concern about violence against foreigners in India, particularly in the context of rising cases of harassment and assault against women.
The Sudanese embassy in New Delhi has also issued a statement expressing shock and sadness over the incident, and has sought an investigation into the matter. The embassy has also extended its condolences to the family of the deceased student and wished the injured student a speedy recovery.
The incident has also sparked a debate about the need for greater awareness and education about cultural sensitivity and respect for others. Many have argued that such incidents are a result of a lack of understanding about different cultures and customs, and that greater efforts are needed to promote tolerance and respect for diversity.
In conclusion, the brutal murder of the Sudanese student and the critical injuries sustained by his friend is a shocking and disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the country. The incident highlights the need for greater awareness and education about cultural sensitivity and respect for others, and for stricter laws and harsher punishments for those who commit such brutal crimes.
