UP school horror: Man shoots teacher dead after spat, then turns gun on himself
A 26-year-old teacher was shot and killed by a 28-year-old man inside a school in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. The assailant subsequently took his own life at the scene, and police have launched an investigation into the motive.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns regarding public safety and violence within educational institutions in India.
LAKHIMPUR KHERI: A 26-year-old teacher was allegedly shot dead by a 28-year-old man inside a school in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district on Monday. The accused later allegedly shot himself and died, police said.The deceased was identified as Nishat Fatima, a resident of Hidayat Nagar under the Sadar Kotwali area, while the accused was identified as Mohd Saud Ansari, a resident of Naurangabad locality.Police said the two had known each other for a long time.Kheri Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Khyati Garg and District Magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh reached the school and inspected the spot.According to police, Ansari arrived at the school around 11.30 am to meet Fatima.“Saud came to the school at around 11.30 today to meet Nishat Fatima and went with her to her classroom upstairs,” the SSP said.Police said the two allegedly got into a verbal altercation before Ansari reportedly took…
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