One college student was killed and another injured after a fight broke out over contribution of money for a birthday party in Punjab's Jalandhar, news agency ANI reported. The incident took place late on Sunday night in a hostel building where students of DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology were living, the report further said.
Dr Sanjeev Naval, Associate Professor at the college, told ANI that the fight broke out between two students from Bihar. "They fell down from the second floor. One died, while other is being treated," he further said.
Additional DCP Jaskiratjit Taneja told reporters that a case has been registered under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the boy who has been admitted to the hospital. His condition is said to be critical.
The shocking incident took place after an argument between the students in the hostel. They were pursuing the BSc course in the college.
Local media reports said that hostel authorities have informed the families of the students.
Punjab Police Bust Pakistan-Linked Arms Smuggling Racket, Find NATO Imprinted Pistol Punjab NEET UG 2024 Counselling Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result Out IPL Franchise Boss Makes Rohit Sharma Intent Clear Ahead Of Auction US Millionaire, Who Died By Suicide, Owed $34 Million With $8,000 In Bank Manipur Chief Minister Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over "Racist" Jab At Himanta Sarma UK's Seat Should Go To India: Ex-Diplomat On UN Security Council Reforms 8 Killed After Bus Carrying 47 Overturns In US State Of Mississippi: Report Trump "Disrespected Sacred Ground' At US Military Cemetery: Kamala Harris Top 10 US Universities Based On Forbes Rankings 2024 Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.