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Bcom Student Stabbed To Death Outside Bangalore College
A 19-year-old BCom student was stabbed to death outside his college in Bangalore. Police are investigating the motive and identity of the attackers.
At a glance
Why it matters
The stabbing of a BCom student highlights the growing concerns about safety and security in educational institutions and public spaces in Bangalore, prompting calls for increased vigilance and community engagement.
Key facts
- A 19-year-old BCom student was stabbed to death outside his college in Nagarabhavi, Bangalore.
- The attack occurred around 2:30pm following an argument between Yogesh and a group of youths, including one of his college mates.
- The victim’s classmate, who was present during the incident, claimed he was not sure about the argument's nature as he was at a distance.
- Police suspect the weapon used was a dagger and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
- The attackers are residents of Laggere and surrounding areas.
What happens next
The case is expected to be reviewed by the district magistrate in the coming days, with further details on the motive and identity of the attackers to be revealed.
A 19-year-old BCom student was stabbed to death outside his college in Nagarabhavi, Bangalore, on Wednesday afternoon. Yogesh, a resident of Nagadevanahalli and a first-year student at Mahesh PU College, was attacked by a group of youths following an argument near a gym behind the college. The incident occurred around 2,30pm, causing concern among students and residents in the area.
According to police, Yogesh received a call while attending class and was asked to come out and meet someone. He stepped out with a classmate and encountered a group of 5-6 youths, including one of his college mates. An argument broke out, following which the group assaulted Yogesh. One of them stabbed him in the chest with a sharp weapon. The attackers fled, while the classmate who had accompanied Yogesh rushed him on a bike to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.
The deputy commissioner of police (West) Yatish N said a special team had been formed to trace the attackers. "We are yet to ascertain the motive behind the attack. The victim’s classmate who accompanied him to the spot before the attack and later filed a police complaint, claimed he was not sure what the argument was about as he was at a distance. Except Yogesh’s classmate who was among the assailants, all the others involved in the attack are outsiders."
A senior police officer said a girl known to Yogesh and one or more of the attackers could have been the trigger for the confrontation, though it was yet to be established. "The attackers are residents of Laggere and surrounding areas," the officer added.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, with students and residents expressing shock and fear. Local authorities have assured that a special team is working to trace the attackers and determine the motive behind the attack. The case is currently under investigation.
What remains unknown is the exact nature of the argument that led to the confrontation and the identity of the girl who may have been involved. The police are also yet to confirm whether the weapon used was a dagger, as stated by the police, or another sharp object. The case is expected to be reviewed by the district magistrate in the coming days.