Class 12 student shoots dead principal in Madhya Pradesh; flees
What's the story
In a shocking incident, a Class 12 student allegedly shot dead the principal of Dhamora Government Higher School in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district on Friday. Superintendent of Police Agam Jain confirmed that the victim, identified as Surendra Kumar Saxena (55), died on the spot. His body was found in the bathroom in a pool of blood by the school staff, who were alerted by the sound of the gunshot.
Escape
Accused students flee scene on victim's scooter
After the shooting, the accused student and his accomplice, also a student of the same school, fled the scene on Saxena's scooter. Both students are residents of Dhilapur village and were seen on CCTV footage escaping from the school premises. According to PTI, Saxena had been the principal of Dhamora Government Higher School for almost five years.
Family's suspicion
Victim's family suspects premeditated murder
His family believes his murder was premeditated. His brother Rajendra Saxena said, "Some individuals at the school were pressuring him unnecessarily and harassing him to carry out wrongful acts. This murder appears to be part of a planned conspiracy." The police have launched an investigation into the incident and sent forensic teams to collect evidence.