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JNU student blinded in one eye after violent altercation over friendship
A Jawaharlal Nehru University student suffered severe injuries including loss of vision in one eye following an attack by a fellow student. The incident was reportedly triggered by a dispute over the victim's friendship with a woman.
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The student was hospitalized with extensive injuries to his right eye, nose, face and shoulders, along with multiple fractures sustained during the altercation. Medical assessment confirmed permanent vision loss in the affected eye.
The attack occurred at the Delhi university campus, with eyewitnesses indicating that tensions had escalated between the two students over personal relationships. The nature of the dispute and circumstances leading to the violent confrontation remain under investigation.
The injured student continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries. University authorities have been apprised of the incident, and campus security officials are gathering statements from witnesses to establish the sequence of events.
The incident raises fresh concerns about student safety and conflict resolution mechanisms within the university. JNU administration has not yet issued an official statement regarding disciplinary action or preventive measures being considered in response to the violence.