LUDHIANA: A video showing a Punjab Agricultural University pupil firing within the air from the hostel campus surfaced on social media on Tuesday night. It has despatched the college authorities and police officers in a tizzy.
Semester VI pupil of BSc (agriculture) Khushpreet Singh Kehal, 21, a resident of Sangrur, claimed that he used a toy pistol within the video. The police have started a probe after an nameless grievance was despatched to the director normal of police, the chief minister and the Ludhiana police commissioner. The college authorities, too, after receiving a grievance from a father or mother of a pupil have formed a committee to seem into the issue.
The video was first seen on Snapchat.
Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Ashwani Kapur stated, "I have received the videos. The weapon used by the PAU student in the videos is not a toy pistol. We have rounded him up for questioning."
PAU vice-chancellor Baldev Singh Dhillon stated the authorities have taken a significant view of the incident. "Even if it was a toy, it's a clear case of indiscipline. We have to ensure that discipline is maintained and peace not disturbed. We will take appropriate action," he stated.
"Initial probe has found that it's a toy pistol, but we are looking into the incident. Even if it's a toy gun, the committee would recommend action against the student, as such an act can create scare," stated Dhaliwal.
On weapons being discovered on campus, the DCP stated, "It is the responsibility of respective educational institutes to keep a check on students. There are hostel wardens, deans and students' welfare officers to keep a check on such activities. Police can act only after their complaint."
Assistant commissioner of police (licensing) Balwinder Singh stated, "If a person opens fire in the air, he can be booked under Section 336 (act endangering life or personal security of others) of the IPC and the Arms Act, depending on if the weapon was licensed or not."
Semester VI pupil of BSc (agriculture) Khushpreet Singh Kehal, 21, a resident of Sangrur, claimed that he used a toy pistol within the video. The police have started a probe after an nameless grievance was despatched to the director normal of police, the chief minister and the Ludhiana police commissioner. The college authorities, too, after receiving a grievance from a father or mother of a pupil have formed a committee to seem into the issue.
The video was first seen on Snapchat.
Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Ashwani Kapur stated, "I have received the videos. The weapon used by the PAU student in the videos is not a toy pistol. We have rounded him up for questioning."
PAU vice-chancellor Baldev Singh Dhillon stated the authorities have taken a significant view of the incident. "Even if it was a toy, it's a clear case of indiscipline. We have to ensure that discipline is maintained and peace not disturbed. We will take appropriate action," he stated.
"Initial probe has found that it's a toy pistol, but we are looking into the incident. Even if it's a toy gun, the committee would recommend action against the student, as such an act can create scare," stated Dhaliwal.
On weapons being discovered on campus, the DCP stated, "It is the responsibility of respective educational institutes to keep a check on students. There are hostel wardens, deans and students' welfare officers to keep a check on such activities. Police can act only after their complaint."
Assistant commissioner of police (licensing) Balwinder Singh stated, "If a person opens fire in the air, he can be booked under Section 336 (act endangering life or personal security of others) of the IPC and the Arms Act, depending on if the weapon was licensed or not."
Gun on campus? PAU student fires in air
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