A woman teacher was fatally stabbed outside a private school in Faridabad. Police have registered a murder case, examined CCTV footage and launched a search for the accused
A woman teacher was stabbed to death outside a private school in Haryana's Faridabad district on Monday. Police have registered a murder case, collected evidence from the scene and launched a search operation to trace the accused. CCTV cameras installed on the school premises captured the incident, and investigators are examining the footage as part of the ongoing probe.
Faridabad: A female teacher was allegedly stabbed to death in broad daylight outside a private school in Haryana's Faridabad district on Monday. The incident, which took place near a police station in Sikrona village, was captured on CCTV cameras installed on the school premises. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt to trace the accused.
The deceased has been identified as Sandhya, a teacher at Saraswati Senior Secondary School in Sikrona village.
Faridabad Teacher Attacked Outside School Gate
According to preliminary information, Sandhya had reached the school in the morning and was preparing for classes when a man with his face covered reportedly arrived at the school and asked to meet her.
After school staff informed Sandhya about the visitor, she reportedly went to the entrance gate. Police said the accused allegedly pulled out a knife and repeatedly stabbed her in the neck and other parts of the body.
The attack caused panic among school staff and students. As colleagues rushed to help, the accused allegedly attempted to threaten them with the weapon before fleeing the spot.
Sandhya was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
CCTV Footage Under Examination
Police reached the scene soon after receiving information and conducted a preliminary inspection. A forensic team was also called to collect evidence from the crime scene.
Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the school and nearby locations to identify the accused and determine the route used to escape.
Faridabad Police Probe Motive Behind Attack
Police said initial findings suggest the murder may have been premeditated, although the exact motive is yet to be established.
Officials are questioning the victim's family members, school staff and other witnesses as part of the investigation. Multiple police teams have been formed to locate and arrest the accused.
The daylight killing outside an educational institution has triggered concern among local residents and raised questions about public safety in the area. Police said further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.
