Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand: Gangandeep Singh Kohli, a physics teacher at a private school, was shot by a student earlier this week after an earlier classroom incident in which he had slapped the boy.
The incident occurred at Guru Nanak School, where the teacher sustained a gunshot wound that entered his back and lodged in his neck. He was rushed to a private hospital for emergency surgery, and Dr. Mayank Agarwal confirmed the bullet was successfully removed. Mr. Kohli’s condition is stable, and he is expected to be shifted to the ICU for further monitoring.
Police identified the student as Samarath Bajwa, who concealed a pistol inside his lunch box and fired at the teacher after the mid-morning break as Mr. Kohli was leaving the classroom. Witnesses said the boy attempted to flee but was caught by other teachers and handed over to police.
A case has been registered under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code against the minor, and authorities are investigating how he obtained the firearm. The pistol has been seized. (Agencies)
