Jaipur, March 11 – A Class 11 student, Shubham, was brutally murdered in Kota, Rajasthan, by unidentified individuals near the Udhyog Nagar Police Station, officials said on Wednesday.
Police suspect that the murder may be related to a rivalry stemming from social media.
According to reports, Shubham was returning home from a wedding ceremony with friends late Tuesday night. After reaching Kota from Gadepan, the group dispersed and went home.
While Shubham was alone in the area under the jurisdiction of the Udhyog Nagar Police Station, he was ambushed by unidentified individuals allegedly hiding in nearby bushes. The attackers reportedly stabbed him multiple times in the chest and abdomen.
Shubham, who was severely injured and bleeding profusely, was rushed to a private hospital in Vigyan Nagar. However, doctors said he succumbed to his injuries while being transported due to excessive blood loss.
Statements from Shubham’s friends and family have provided investigators with new leads. His friend, Hazrat Ali, told police that Shubham was very active on social media and had a large following. According to him, some local youths were reportedly jealous of his popularity, which may have led to hostility against him.
Family members said that Shubham had no known personal disputes, strengthening the suspicion that the attack could be linked to rivalry stemming from social media popularity.
After receiving information about the incident, Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, the station house officer of Udhyog Nagar police station, reached the spot with a police team and began an investigation.
Police officials said preliminary findings point toward a personal feud. One of the attackers has reportedly been identified based on statements from Shubham’s friends.
Authorities are now investigating the social media angle and searching for other suspects involved in the crime.