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A Zimbabwean student, Ziweya Leeroy, has tragically passed away following a vicious assault in Punjab, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 22-year-old, who had been battling critical injuries for eight days, died on Thursday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leeroy, a student of Radiology and Imaging Technology (RIT), had been pursuing his studies at Guru Kashi University in Talwandi Sabo since 2023. The fatal incident occurred on August 13, a day after he was involved in an altercation with a university security guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a police complaint filed by ASI Des Raj, the initial investigation revealed that the altercation on August 12 led to a targeted attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following day, when Leeroy ventured outside the university premises, he was ambushed by a group including security guard Dilpreet Singh and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The student sustained severe head injuries and was immediately rushed to AIIMS Bathinda, where he later succumbed to his wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indian police have acted swiftly, arresting seven individuals connected to the assault. The case, initially registered under sections including attempt to murder, wrongful restraint, and rioting with a deadly weapon, has now been upgraded to include murder charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bathinda’s Senior Superintendent of Police, Amneet Kondal, provided an update on the investigation, stating,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Seven persons have been arrested, and efforts are being made to arrest two more persons, who are suspected to be associated with the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The section pertaining to murder has been added to the already registered case. Further investigations are being made.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The community and fellow students are in mourning as authorities continue their investigation to ensure all responsible are brought to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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