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Crime
JNU Student Arrested After Attempted Murder of Classmate Over Friendship with Woman
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:18 PM
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A student at Jawaharlal Nehru University was arrested after allegedly attacking a fellow student in an attempt to kill him, citing the victim’s friendship with a woman as the motive.
On Tuesday evening, a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi was arrested after allegedly attacking a fellow student in an attempt to kill him.
According to police reports, the accused struck the victim with a blunt object, causing serious injuries. The motive was said to be the victim’s friendship with a woman, which the assailant claimed was a betrayal.
Delhi Police said the suspect was taken into custody at the campus police station and is currently being held on charges of attempted murder.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety and the prevalence of personal disputes escalating into violence.
According to police reports, the accused struck the victim with a blunt object, causing serious injuries. The motive was said to be the victim’s friendship with a woman, which the assailant claimed was a betrayal.
Delhi Police said the suspect was taken into custody at the campus police station and is currently being held on charges of attempted murder.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety and the prevalence of personal disputes escalating into violence.