n a shocking incident, a 14-year-old boy studying in Class 8 in a Gurgaon school was killed on Tuesday allegedly by two of his classmates who pumped five bullets into him shortly after the school closed.
In probably the first case of its kind in an Indian school, Abhishek Tyagi, who was walking in the corridor after the classes, was accosted by his classmates Akash Yadav and Vikas over an old grudge.
"Abhishek Tyagi, a Class 8 student of Euro International School had picked up a fight with two fellow students a couple of days ago on the school bus. They made up two days ago. But suddenly the two boys in a fit of anger killed Abhishek as he was about to board the bus back home," a senior police official told rediff.com.
One pulled out his father's licensed revolver and allegedly shot Abhishek four times, then handed the gun to his friend who fired another bullet, Gurgaon Police Commissioner Mohinder Lal said.
The 14-year-old, who received four shots in all, including one in the temple and two on his chest from a close range, died on the way to hospital. No one else was injured in the shooting in the school in this prosperous satellite town outside Delhi.
Lal said Akash had clandestinely brought his father's revolver to Euro International School, hid it in the toilet and brought it out after classes.
A few days ago, Abhishek had a quarrel with Akash and Vikas, which was also taken to the principal's office, but reconciliation was apparently not effected, he said.
A case was registered under the Arms Act against Azad Yadav, the absconding father of accused Akash.
Azad Yadav, whose gun was used by his son Azad and friend Vikas for allegedly killing their classmate, was on Friday arrested for negligence in handling the firearm.
The police had lodged a case against Yadav under the Arms Act for negligence in handling the revolver.
He must not have allowed his child to steal the revolver and take it to school, Deputy Commissioner of Police Satish Balan said.
Meanwhile, police have found that Yadav did not have a license for the weapon.
"He was granted the permission only for a double barrel gun," Lal said.
Yadav, on the other hand, said the US-make .32 gun belonged to his neighbour.
According to Lal, if this was the case, both Yadav and his neighbour are equally responsible for the lapse.
At least 65 per cent students of Euro International School attended classes on Friday as the institution reopened, chairman Satvir Yadav said.
The school authorities took the services of seven consultants in a bid to remove fear psychosis from the students.
The school started with a two-minute condolence meeting in the memory of Abhishek.
Photograph: Joginder Kumar
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