Patna University Blast: In an unusual incident on Wednesday afternoon, a low-intensity bomb explosion occurred on the Darbhanga House campus of Patna University, leading to significant concern among students and faculty. The blast resulted in damage to a vehicle belonging to Professor Lakshmi Narayan, the Head of the Department of Culture.
According to the reports, the incident occurred after a violent altercation between two student groups. During the altercation a 'sutli bomb' was detonated that caused panic within the campus, with students and staff scrambling for safety.
Law enforcement officials from the Pirbahore police station promptly arrived at the scene to investigate the matter. ASP Diksha stated that the police are analysing CCTV footage to identify the individuals responsible for the bombing.
“We received the information today that a ‘sutli bomb’ was fired and a car has been damaged in that. We are analysing the camera footage,” news agency PTI quoted ASP Diksha Bhaware.
According to the initial investigation, intentions of spreading terror have been identified as the motive behind the clash. Some students have speculated that the upcoming student union elections, scheduled for March 29, may have contributed to the heightened tensions leading to this incident.
The university administration has expressed serious concern over the escalation of violence on campus and has assured that strict measures will be implemented to prevent such occurrences in the future. Authorities are urging students to maintain peace and uphold the institution's academic integrity as the election date approaches.
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