Jamia Firing: Man fires at anti-CAA protesters

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Jamia Firing: Man fires at anti-CAA protesters

Last Updated : 30 Jan 2020 03:51:48 PM IST

Man open fires at protester near Jamia

A student of Jamia Millia Islamia was injured after a man opened fire at the anti-CAA march conducted by Jamia Coordination Committee. The attacker was apprehended by the police and the victim was admitted to a nearby hospital.

According to witnesses, an unidentifed man was seen raising religious slogans before he opened fire with a countrymade pistol at the anti-CAA rally.

"He was shouting 'deta hu tumhe azadi' ('I will give you freedom') and opposed our march. He later shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' and opened fire," a protestor said.

The incident took place when protesters, which included students of Jamia Millia Islamia, were marching towards Rajghat to hold a protest to oppose the the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

The accused has been arrested. He has identified himself as Gopal. The police are yet to confirm his claim. The injured student, meanwhile, has been identified as Shadab Najar, a student of Jamia Millia’s Mass Communication and Research Centre.

According to an official, the bullet hit the Journalism student's arm. He has been rushed to Holy Family Hospital which is near the Jamia Millia institution only.