PU Admin vs IJT,Tensions Escalate Over Mysterious Death on Campus

Incident Details
Punjab University student Rana Ammar tragically passed away after being accidentally shot three times. The incident occurred while Ammar, along with his friends Dilawar and Huzaifa, was sitting in a car near PC Dhaba.

• Accidental Shooting: Huzaifa, while cleaning his pistol, accidentally discharged it, hitting Ammar.
• Aftermath: Huzaifa fled the scene, while Dilawar took Ammar to Sheikh Zaid Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
• Police Action: DIG Faisal Kamran confirmed the shooting as an accident, and Dilawar has been taken into custody. Ammar’s body has been sent for an autopsy.

Protests and Tensions

• IJT Accusations: Activists from Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) accused a rival student group of intentionally killing Ammar, claiming university administration negligence.
• Violence: Protests escalated, with IJT activists vandalizing the offices of the Public Relations Officer, Human Resources, and the Vice Chancellor.

PU Administration’s Response
In a press conference, Punjab University’s administration:

• Denied involvement of any student organizations in the incident.
• Highlighted the absence of evidence, including CCTV footage, bullet casings, or blood at the protest-referenced locations.
• Urged media and the public to avoid spreading unverified claims.
• Assured full cooperation with police for the ongoing investigation.

Conclusion
The university expressed deep regret over Ammar’s death while maintaining that it was an isolated accidental incident. Meanwhile, police investigations continue to address the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.