19-Year-Old ITI Student Shot Dead in Prayagraj Over Coaching Dispute
ITI student shot over coaching row in Prayagraj; hunt on for accused
Hindustan Times
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A 19-year-old ITI student, Himanshu Saroj, was shot dead in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a dispute with another student over a coaching center. The accused, Sahil Yadav, fled the scene with accomplices, prompting a police manhunt.
- 01Himanshu Saroj was shot near a canal in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The incident is believed to be linked to a dispute over a coaching center.
- 03Sahil Yadav, the alleged shooter, is currently absconding.
- 04Himanshu was pursuing an ITI course and preparing for competitive exams.
- 05Police have formed three teams to locate the accused.
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On Sunday morning, Himanshu Saroj, a 19-year-old ITI student from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, was shot dead near a canal culvert in Todi Ka Pura. The incident occurred amid a brewing dispute with Sahil Yadav, a fellow student from the same coaching center. According to police reports, Sahil allegedly called Himanshu to meet and, following an altercation, shot him in the chest before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle with two accomplices. Himanshu was rushed to SRN Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. His family had been alerted about the potential danger after Himanshu expressed concerns regarding his conflict with Sahil. Senior police officials have initiated a manhunt and registered a case against Sahil and two unidentified individuals based on a complaint from Himanshu's mother, Rita. The tragic event has left Himanshu's family devastated, particularly his mother and younger brother.
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The incident has raised concerns about student safety and the impact of disputes among youths in educational settings.
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