A Class 11 student in Gurugram is fighting for his life after being shot in the neck by a classmate using a licensed pistol at a rented flat in Sector 48 late Saturday night.
The attack, allegedly rooted in a two-month-old school quarrel, saw two minor suspects apprehended and sent to a correctional facility.
Gurugram police and state officials have called for better gun safety and emotional education as the city grapples with the shocking incident.
Violent Turn To School Feud Shocks Gurugram
The incident occurred at roughly 9:30 pm on November 8, when, after persistent calls and messages, the accused invited the 17-year-old victim-his own classmate-to a rented flat in Central Park Resorts, Sector 48. Another classmate joined them at the location, as per official statements and FIR details.
Suddenly, during their interaction, the accused, angered by a lack of response from the victim while he was on his phone, took out his father’s legally owned pistol and shot him in the neck. The bullet shattered the boy’s neck bone, with fragments lodging dangerously close to his spine, leaving him in critical condition at Medanta Hospital.
According to senior police investigators, “The victim was looking at his mobile phone and didn’t respond when the accused asked him something. In a fit of anger, the accused fired a single shot.”
Gurugram Crime Branch and forensic experts collected the weapon, magazines, over 70 cartridges, and shell casings from the scene within hours of the incident.
Reignited Quarrel And Police Operation
Sources reveal the shooting is linked to an unresolved school dispute dating back two months between the main accused and the victim, which reportedly escalated through further clashes and taunts.
According to the mother’s complaint, her son initially refused multiple requests from the accused to meet up, but finally gave in after persistent pressure. The accused and another friend collected him near the Kherki Daula toll earlier that evening before heading to the flat.
Sadar Police Station received a call about the shooting past midnight, finding the teen already hospitalised. Official records indicate that Gurugram police quickly tracked the accused and his friend, apprehending both within a night.
They were subsequently presented before the Juvenile Justice Board and remanded to a correctional home in Faridabad for further inquiry.
Authorities confirmed both accused and the victim were classmates at a prominent private English-medium school in Gurugram.
Official Concerns: Parenting, Gun Security, And School Environment
The pistol used in the shooting belonged to one of the accused’s fathers-a property dealer-whose weapon was reportedly kept at home in an unsecured location. This has brought to light the concern over safe storage of firearms by licensed owners.
In an official police appeal, all gun owners were reminded to “keep licensed weapons out of children’s reach to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.” Haryana Director General of Police O.P. Singh described the episode as “extremely unfortunate,” adding, “This is a generation raised on video games-they often fail to understand that gunfire is not a game. Parents and schools must focus on teaching people skills and conflict resolution so that such violent confrontations never arise.”
Sandeep Turan, public relations officer of Gurugram Police, confirmed that a case under the Arms Act and sections related to attempt to murder has been registered. “Both accused were apprehended within hours.
We are investigating the matter, and further course of action will be decided based on preliminary findings.” Forensic and crime scene units have been deployed, and the investigation continues.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This shocking case underscores the urgent need for increased vigilance around firearm security, especially in households with children. At the same time, it serves as a wake-up call for schools, parents, and the community to prioritise emotional well-being, mediation, and the values of empathy, kindness, and peer dialogue.
Institutions must nurture youth who resolve differences through conversation, not violence, and strengthen mental health and anti-bullying measures.
