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Punjab Law College Shooting: Student Kills Classmate, Then Himself in Tarn Taran
On February 9, 2026, first-year law student Prince Raj shot and killed classmate Sandeep Kaur inside a classroom at Usma Law College in Tarn Taran, Punjab, before shooting himself. The incident was captured on CCTV, prompting a police investigation into the motive.
Why It Matters
The rare classroom shooting in an Indian educational institution highlights security vulnerabilities in colleges and raises questions about firearm access among youth.
Timeline
5 Events
Classes Suspended
February 9, 2026
College suspended classes indefinitely and offered counseling to witnesses amid widespread shock.[4]
Investigation Launched
February 9, 2026
Authorities questioned students and staff, examined motives including possible personal disputes, and investigated how the firearm entered the campus.[2][4][6]
Police Arrive and Secure Scene
February 9, 2026
Police reached the college, recovered the pistol and cartridges, sent bodies for post-mortem, deployed forensic teams, and began reviewing CCTV footage.[1][5][6]
Immediate Chaos and Response
February 9, 2026
Classmates panicked and fled after hearing gunshots; Sandeep Kaur was declared dead on the spot, while Prince Raj was rushed to hospital in critical condition.[2][3][5]
Shooting Incident Occurs
February 9, 2026
Prince Raj, a first-year law student, entered the classroom at Usma Law College, pulled out a pistol, shot Sandeep Kaur in the head, killing her on the spot, then shot himself.[1][2][3]