Explorer

Faridabad Girl Returning From Library Shot Twice By Stalker, Caught On Cam

Police have identified the accused as Jatin Mangla, who, according to investigators, had been stalking the girl for several days. Preliminary reports suggest the teenager had repeatedly rejected his advances.

In a shocking case of stalking and gun violence near Delhi, a 17-year-old girl was shot twice by a man in Haryana’s Ballabhgarh area of Faridabad on Monday evening. The victim, who was returning home from a coaching class, sustained bullet injuries to her shoulder and abdomen and is currently hospitalised.

Police have identified the accused as Jatin Mangla, who, according to investigators, had been stalking the girl for several days. Preliminary reports suggest the teenager had repeatedly rejected his advances.

The chilling attack, caught on CCTV, shows the man waiting in a narrow lane of Shyam Colony with a motorcycle parked beside him. Moments later, as the girl appears with two friends, the shooter pulls out a gun from his bag, crosses the street, and opens fire. The girls run in panic as two bullets are fired, one hitting the victim’s shoulder and another grazing her abdomen. After the attack, the assailant picks up his bag and speeds away on his bike.

Police said the weapon used in the attack has been recovered. “The accused is known to the victim and has been identified by her. An FIR has been registered, and teams from the Police and Crime Branch are conducting raids to arrest him,” said a police spokesperson.

Stalker Tried To Shoot Girl At Heart

The victim’s sister said her sibling was preparing for her board exams and took the same route daily. “He was waiting for her, you can see it in the footage. He aimed at her heart, but she raised her hand to protect herself. The bullet went through her hand and hit her shoulder,” she said.

She also revealed that Jatin had been harassing the teenager for days. “We had confronted his family, and his mother promised it wouldn’t happen again. So we didn’t go to the police. And the very next day, he shot her. What kind of country are we living in? This happened barely a kilometre from our house,” she said, visibly distraught.

Police are continuing their search for the accused, who remains absconding.

About the author ABP Live News

ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.

Read
Advertisement

Top Headlines

'We’re Ready To Talk, But…': Iran’s Pezeshkian Blames US, Israel Amid Protests
'We’re Ready To Talk, But…': Iran’s Pezeshkian Blames US, Israel Amid Protests
Countdown Begins: ISRO Gears Up For First Satellite Launch Of 2026
Countdown Begins: ISRO Gears Up For First Satellite Launch Of 2026
‘Thackerays Can Shut Mumbai In 10 Minutes’: Sanjay Raut’s Big Claim As BMC Battle Heats Up
‘Thackerays Can Shut Mumbai In 10 Minutes’: Sanjay Raut’s Big Claim As BMC Battle Heats Up
Sikh Nagar Kirtan Targeted Again In New Zealand: Procession Disrupted, Participants Intimidated
Sikh Nagar Kirtan Targeted Again In New Zealand: Procession Disrupted, Participants Intimidated
Advertisement

Videos

National News: PM Modi addresses Somnath Swabhiman Parv, recalls 1,000-year legacy of faith and resilience
Breaking News: Bihar MLA and Singer Maithili Thakur Campaigns in Mumbai, Promises BMC Mayoral Win for Mahayuti
Special Coverage: PM Modi Reflects on Somnath Temple’s 1000-Year Legacy, Tribute to Sardar Patel and India’s Resilience
Uttarakhand News: Ankita Bhandari case: Bandh largely ineffective as traders step back, security tightened
Breaking News: PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome at Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Pays Tribute to India’s Forgotten Heroes
Advertisement

Photo Gallery

Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget