New Delhi: In a tragic incident, a student allegedly shot dead his female friend at Greater Noida's Shiv Nadar University on Thursday, said police officials. He later shot himself dead inside a room at the boys' hostel, police informed, reported news agency PTI.
According to a police spokesperson, the incident took place at around 1.30 pm at the Shiv Nadar University in the Dadri police station area of Greater Noida.
The police stated that both the students were aged around 21 years and knew each other well but the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained, reported PTI.
"The accused has been identified as Anuj Singh, a third-year sociology (BA) student. On Thursday afternoon, they met outside the dining hall of the university where they were seen talking and hugging," police said in a statement.
"After the meeting, Singh shot the woman student with a pistol and rushed to his room in the boys' hostel of the university where he shot himself dead," police said.
According to PTI, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Greater Noida) Saad Miya Khan said that the woman student was immediately rushed to a private hospital but was declared brought dead by the doctors.
Khan said that both the students were good friends but had some disputes of late.
The relatives of the duo have been informed and police said their teams have secured the incident spots for forensic examination.
The Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence said it was deeply saddened and pained at the unfortunate loss of lives.
"The matter is currently under investigation by the authorities and we are closely monitoring the situation. All other residents of the campus are safe. Our utmost priority is the safety and well-being of our students, employees, and the entire community," it said in a statement.
"We are fully cooperating with the authorities in their investigation. Our deep and heartfelt condolences go out to the affected families and we are supporting them in every way possible at this difficult time," it added.