Stabbing Incident During Idol Immersion in Azamgarh

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Campus Notice:, a stabbing incident occurred in Sameda village, Azamgarh district, during Ganesh-Lakshmi idol immersion preparations. Raju Gupt attacked Pradumn Singh with a knife. Villagers caught and beat up the accused. A video of the beating went viral on social media. Police received a complaint and are investigating. Both parties were calmed down. This is not the first viral video of violence in the district. Students are advised to stay away from such incidents and report any suspicious activities to authorities immediately. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:42 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Campus Notice: On 27 Sep 2023, a stabbing incident occurred in Sameda village, Azamgarh district, during Ganesh-Lakshmi idol immersion preparations
• Raju Gupt attacked Pradumn Singh with a knife
• Villagers caught and beat up the accused