Kota: The violence episode among two Class 11 students at Allen Career Institute (ACC) Kota, Rajasthan raises issues on security of students in coaching institutes.
An argument between the two students turned violent, in which one of them allegedly pulled a pistol from his bag and fired at his classmate, preliminary information shows. The injured pupil reportedly sustained serious injuries and was attended to by medical staff.
Yet, according to rumors that have swirled across social media, the altercation actually included gunshots, police has not clarified whether or not a shot was fired. An investigation is ongoing into who was involved in the alleged weapon attack.
Dispute Between Students Turns Violent
The two pupils reportedly belonged to the same class and were in a disagreement with someone in their class about a female pupil, claims say in a video which was shared on social media.
It is believed that the dispute degenerated into an angry argument and eventually violence. The rest of the students who happened to be in the classroom were said to be terror-struck as the situation spiraled out of control.
The incident was later brought to the forefront of social media, which saw many posts citing one student as taking a pistol out of his bag, and shooting his classmate.
The police have not yet confirmed these claims and details of events are still not clear.
Safety Concerns at Coaching Institutes
The incident has raised doubts about the security measures at the coaching centres here, where students come from throughout India to take competitive exams.
Social media users have asked for action by the authorities and coaching institute on how a student is allegedly able to be carrying a firearm in the premises.
But details about the gun’s trajectory into the building or if any security measures were violated are not available.
Further details of the nature of the attack, condition of the injured student and action being taken against those involved is awaited so they can be investigated further.
Investigators’ conclusions will play a significant role in determining the circumstances of the incident and in helping to resolve outstanding safety issues.