A shocking incident of murder has been reported from the Aligarh Muslim University in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. A school teacher, identified as Danesh Rao, was brutally shot dead in broad daylight by two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle. The incident occurred near the university’s central library.
According to the Indian media, Danesh Rao had been teaching computer science for the past 11 years. On the fateful night, around 8:50 pm, he was out for a walk with his two colleagues when the assailants fired at least three shots at him, with two bullets hitting his head. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Danesh Rao succumbed to his injuries.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the university community, with the police launching an investigation into the case. The authorities have revealed that they have obtained footage from a dashcam installed in a nearby vehicle, which contains audio and video recordings that are crucial to the investigation.
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The incident comes at a time when tensions are running high between Pakistan and the UK. In a statement, the High Commission of Pakistan said that it would investigate the matter and take action if necessary.
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The incident highlights the need for greater security measures at educational institutions to prevent such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.
