In a tragic incident in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Hamza Ahmed Dar, the principal of a private college, lost his life after being critically wounded in a shooting outside his educational institution. The attack occurred a day prior to his death, and despite receiving medical treatment in the Gojra area, he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities confirmed that Dar had sustained three gunshot wounds to the head.
The shooting took place as the principal was leaving his office, when an assailant opened fire just outside the college premises. A college watchman corroborated this sequence of events during his statement to investigators, providing crucial details about the attack. The swift response by law enforcement led to the arrest of the suspect, who was apprehended while attempting to escape the scene. The weapon used in the attack was also recovered by the police.
Further investigations revealed that the attacker is a resident of Wah Cantt and had been lodging at a hotel near the college since Sunday. Initial findings suggest that the suspect acted alone, with no accomplices identified so far. The police have indicated that a thorough inquiry is ongoing to uncover the motives behind this violent act and to ensure justice is served.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about security measures around educational institutions in the region. Authorities are expected to enhance safety protocols to prevent such tragedies in the future while continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
