Teacher shot dead inside Aligarh Muslim University campus
Aligarh | Desk: A school teacher was shot dead on Wednesday night inside the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus in Uttar Pradesh. The deceased has been identified as Danish Rao, who had been teaching Computer Science at AMU's ABK High School for the past 11 years.
According to reports, Danish Rao went for a walk with two colleagues on the campus around 8:30 PM on Wednesday. Around 8:50 PM, two men on a motorcycle intercepted them. The attackers allegedly threatened them with a pistol and then fired three shots at Danish Rao. One bullet struck him in the head.
Critically injured, Danish Rao was being taken to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College by his colleagues, but he died on the way.
Senior Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadoun said the incident occurred near the university's central library. The two attackers specifically targeted Danish Rao. The university administration has also confirmed the incident.
The motive for the murder is currently unknown. The attackers fled the scene. Police have formed six teams to investigate the case and are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
