A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student lost his right eye after being attacked by a fellow student with a meat cleaver over his friendship with a woman student. The attack left him with severe injuries, including loss of vision in his right eye.
The accused is identified as Ajay, an MA student at JNU, and the victim is identified as Saurabh, a second-year language student. Meanwhile, four students have been rusticated by the admin, a JNU student on account of anonymity told FoEJ Media.
The administration has further cautioned students against offering shelter to the expelled students on campus, warning that violators would face strict disciplinary action.
As reported by the Indian Express, the attack took place around 3 pm on November 5 on the hostel’s first floor. Police said Ajay had confronted Saurabh, a second-year language student, over his interaction with a woman who also studies at the university.
As reported by the Times of India, NU security officer Naveen Yadav said, “Two students started fighting over a female friend. During the fight, one student took out a butcher’s knife and attacked the other on the face, causing serious injuries, including to his eyes.”
JNU’s statement said Saurabh and the woman had entered the room shared by Ajay and another student. Reportedly, a scuffle broke out between Ajay and Saurabh on the hostel’s first floor, during which Ajay allegedly pulled out a cleaver and struck Saurabh, injuring his right eye.
As the attack unfolded, Ajay’s roommate intervened, and subsequently all four students were injured in the scuffle.
“This is a scuffle between two students and their friends involved,” the JNU student said.
Surabh was taken to the AIIMS trauma center, where it was found that he had lost sight in his right eye permanently and later underwent surgery.
AIIMS media cell in-charge Rima Dada said a 22-year-old student sustained serious injuries to his right eye, nose, face, and shoulders, along with multiple fractures, and underwent surgery. His medical records noted that he had been assaulted by 10 people, she said, as reported by the Times of India.
A 19-year-old woman also sustained injuries to her forearm and hand, requiring stitches. A 24-year-old man suffered injuries to his wrist and fingers, including tendon damage, and underwent surgery. AIIMS also reported that a 39-year-old man had sustained injuries in an assault involving 10 people.
Police have registered a case of attempted murder.
