Two students of Satyawati College were injured and two vehicles were damaged following a quarrel during campaigning for the college student union elections in northwest Delhi’s Bharat Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.
Incident and injuries
Police identified the injured as Ansh and Bhavishya Chaudhary, both aged 19. They were taken to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital for treatment after the altercation near Wazirpur village in Bharat Nagar, officials said.
According to preliminary information shared by the force, a campaign-related dispute between two groups of college students turned violent and involved both a firing and physical assault. The Delhi Police said it dispatched teams to the scene immediately after the report of the incident.
"On Tuesday, a quarrel took place near Wazirpur village in Bharat Nagar, involving two students of Satyawati College, Ansh (19) and Bhavishya Chaudhary (19),” a senior police officer said.
Investigation under way
Police said the Crime Team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team were deployed and recovered evidence from the spot. Two vehicles found damaged at the scene were also documented as part of the inquiry.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify persons involved, and said necessary legal action will be taken following medical examination reports and the preliminary inquiry. Further details on the nature of the injuries, motive or any arrests were not disclosed in the initial police statement.
Immediate steps taken by police
- Crime Team and FSL teams dispatched to the scene to collect evidence.
- CCTV footage being scanned to identify those involved.
- Victims transported to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital for treatment.
- Preliminary medical reports to inform legal action, police said.
The police description of the episode so far frames it as a "quarrel between college students" and the force said it was taking steps to complete a preliminary enquiry before deciding further action. The involvement of a firearm, even in preliminary reports, elevates the incident from a typical campus scuffle to one with potential criminal consequences under arms and assault statutes.
Context and campus elections
Student union elections at higher-education institutions occasionally generate heated contests, with campaigning sometimes spilling beyond college premises. Law enforcement and college administrations typically coordinate to ensure peaceful polling and campaign conduct; in this case, police involvement commenced only after reports of a violent escalation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| College | Satyawati College |
| Location | Bharat Nagar, near Wazirpur village, northwest Delhi |
| Injured | Ansh (19), Bhavishya Chaudhary (19) |
| Hospital | Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital |
| Investigation teams | Crime Team, FSL, local police |
Police officials said they were continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the confrontation and gather further evidence. No information was provided in the initial statement about the ownership or registration details of the damaged vehicles, or whether any weapons were recovered from suspects at the scene.
Residents and students in the area expressed concern about the use of firearms in a campus-related dispute, underlining worries about safety during election campaigning. Authorities have not yet commented on whether additional security measures will be put in place for ongoing or upcoming campus polls in the city.
Investigations are ongoing and the police have appealed to anyone with information or footage related to the incident to come forward to assist with the inquiry.
