Chandigarh: Panjab University's student dies after he suffered stab injuries at concert

NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old student, among four students who were stabbed by some unidentified persons at a concert held at Panjab University's South Campus, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, said police. The incident occurred during the concert of Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma on Friday night. The deceased has been identified as Aditya Thakur, a second-year student of computer science engineering at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Meanwhile, many Panjab University students held a protest against the police and PU authorities following the death of the student. They blamed some outsiders for attacking the students. Police said an FIR has been lodged in the matter and efforts were on to trace the assailants. A purported video surfacing on social media showed that a student was bleeding profusely and lying on the ground as he was stabbed in his thigh. During the concert, some students were attacked with knives.

Student succumbs to injuries

However, it was yet not clear why they were attacked and who were the attackers. Thakur was taken to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, said officials. The three other students were undergoing treatment at Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16 here. Meanwhile, Panjab University vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig expressed grief over the death of Aditya Thakur, a student of UIET.

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Describing Aditya as a bright and promising student, Vig said, "This is an immense loss to the Panjab University community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aditya's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time." PU Dean of Students Welfare Prof. Amit Chauhan informed that, as a mark of respect, all cultural functions, events, and activities at the university have been cancelled until further notice. However, academic programmes, events, and activities will continue as per the previous schedule.

The PU spokesperson informed that the university administration is in close contact with the police and Aditya's family, ensuring all necessary support. The administration remains hopeful that the culprits will be arrested very soon and face the harshest legal consequences. Additionally, the university is closely monitoring the treatment of the other three students injured in the incident, who are progressing well, he added.