Jamia shooting: VC Najma Akhtar slams police inaction, hails students for handling calmly

Condemning police's inaction during shooting incident outside Jamia Millia University, University's Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar, on Thursday, said that attack was very unfortunate. Moreover, she expressed pride in her students who handled situation calmly. She has also stated that university will pay for injured student's treatment and will reschedule exams for him.

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Jamia VC slams police inaction

"It is really unfortunate that during this entire time a contingent of police stood re & just watched everything happen. I am proud that my students handled situation very calmly. Jamia will pay for treatment of injured student, reschedule exams for him," she said.

Amit Shah breaks silence on Jamia shooter, promises culprit won't be spared

Jamia violence

Earlier in day, a gun-toting man - identifying himself as Gopal, was arrested and charged with 'attempt to murder' by Delhi police outside Jamia Millia Islamia university in national capital after he injured a student when he opened fire on protestors. Shadab, a Mass Communications student of Jamia suffered an injury in his left hand and was admitted to Holy Family hospital. As per sources, attacker shouted, "who wants Azadi, come I'll shoot you” and reafter, opened fire. Moreover, case has been transferred to Delhi Police Crime Branch.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claims Jamia shooting a result of BJP's inflammatory speeches

Shah: 'Culprit won't be spared'

Taking strict action against gunman who shot at anti-CAA protestors outside Jamia Millia University in Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah stated that he has spoken to Delhi Police Commissioner on issue. He reaffirmed that Centre will t tolerate such an incident and that shooter will t be spared. But  Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and  AAP said that shooting outside Jamia Millia Islamia University was a result of BJP's incendiary poll campaigns - alluding to MoS Anurag Thakur's 'Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maron salon ko' (Shoot all traitors of country) slogans.

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