Tragic Campus Shooting: Dispute Turns Deadly at Uday Pratap College

A 22-year-old student, Surya Pratap Singh, was shot dead at Uday Pratap College, Varanasi. Police attribute the shooting to a personal dispute with fellow student Manjeet Singh Chauhan, who is currently absconding. The police are investigating the incident, examining CCTV footage, and have formed search teams.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Varanasi | Updated: 20-03-2026 17:55 IST | Created: 20-03-2026 17:55 IST
Tragic Campus Shooting: Dispute Turns Deadly at Uday Pratap College
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A 22-year-old undergraduate student, Surya Pratap Singh, was tragically shot dead on the Uday Pratap College campus in Varanasi on Friday afternoon.

The police revealed that the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute with another student, identified as Manjeet Singh Chauhan, who is now on the run.

Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal announced that investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and have launched a six-team manhunt to apprehend the suspect. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek further information.

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