22-year-old Zimbabwean student, Leeroy Ziweya, was brutally attacked at Guru Kashi University in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, India, and admitted to AIIMS, Bathinda, with serious head injuries. Ziweya, who is pursuing a BSc in Radiology and Imaging Technology, remains in critical condition.
The attack allegedly followed an altercation between Ziweya and a university security guard on Tuesday, but it’s unclear if the guard is connected to the incident. Police have detained a suspect and launched an investigation into the matter. Ziweya was initially taken to Talwandi Sabo Civil Hospital but was later transferred to AIIMS due to the severity of his injuries.
Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police, Amneet Kondal, confirmed the detention of a suspect and the earlier altercation with the guard. “We are in the process of registering an FIR under attempt to murder charges,” she added. Doctors plan to conduct an MRI scan to determine the extent of Ziweya’s injuries ¹.
The incident has raised concerns about student safety at the university. It’s essential for the authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and take necessary measures to prevent such incidents in the future .
