Faridabad Student Shot During Stalking: Investigation Underway

Panic erupted in Faridabad following a daylight shooting that targeted a Class 12 student. The harrowing incident, captured on CCTV, shows a young man, known to the victim, firing at her as she walked home from a library. The student sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized, where she is currently in stable condition. The attacker fled the scene on a motorbike, leaving behind the firearm which police have recovered. Authorities have indicated that the shooting was motivated by the girl’s decision to stop interacting with the suspect, leading to his anger. A formal case of attempted murder has been registered, and a manhunt for the accused is in progress. This alarming event adds to a growing concern about youth violence in Faridabad, following recent unrelated stabbing incidents involving teenagers in the city.