- By Soumyaroop Mukherjee
- Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The man accused of stalking and shooting at a 17-year-old JEE aspirant in broad daylight in Faridabad was arrested on Wednesday. During the arrest, the police engaged in an encounter, resulting in the suspect being shot in the leg, officials reported.
The accused, identified as Jitendra, alias Jatin Mangla, is a resident of Sarmathla village and was apprehended by a team from the Sector 65 crime branch.
During the investigation, Mangla (30) allegedly confessed to his crime during the police investigation that he fired shots at the victim in a fit of rage when she refused to talk to him. Additionally, it was revealed that Mangla worked in the accounting department at the Rawal Institute College, Jakhopur. He had met the girl in 2024 and persistently advanced favours to her and even harassed her on many occasions after she clearly objected to his actions.
"On November 3, he followed her and asked to speak, but she refused. Enraged, he shot her. We are currently questioning the accused," said a Faridabad Police spokesperson.
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Where Did The Incident Take Place?
The incident took place when the 17-year-old student was returning home from the library on Monday evening, when she was attacked in Faridabad’s Shyam Colony. CCTV footage revealed that the accused, believed to be her stalker, was waiting for her. As soon as she was near, he fired at close range. One bullet hit the girl’s shoulder, while another grazed her abdomen.
The girl was immediately rushed to the hospital. She is currently stable but is still under treatment in the hospital. An FIR on the matter has been registered at the Ballabgarh City police station against Jatin.
The victim was a Class 12 science student and is currently preparing for the JEE. On Monday evening, she was out with a friend near the library when the accused arrived on a bike, shot at her and fled, police said.