Archive · 13 Jan 2026
AMU Student Dies by Suicide After Teacher's Murder
A student named Insha Fatima at Aligarh Muslim University died by suicide in her hostel room just a few days after a teacher named Rao Danish Ali was shot and killed on campus.
The student was found hanging in her room, and the teacher was shot in the head by unknown people.
The university's proctor said that the student was taken to the medical college, but doctors couldn't save her.
The teacher was shot near the library, and the police are still trying to find out who did it.
The room where the student died has been sealed, and the police are investigating both incidents to find out what happened.
Insha Fatima, a final-year diploma student at AMU, was found dead by suicide in her hostel room on Monday.
The incident occurred just days after Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at AMU's ABK School, was shot dead by unidentified individuals.
The student was found hanging in her room and was taken to the medical college, but efforts to save her were unsuccessful.
The teacher was shot in the head near the library, and the exact number of shots fired is uncertain, ranging between three and five.
The police are investigating both incidents, and the room where the student died has been sealed pending further investigation.
- Who
- Insha Fatima, a final-year diploma student at AMU, and Rao Danish Ali, a teacher at AMU's ABK School
- What
- Insha Fatima died by suicide, and Rao Danish Ali was shot dead by unidentified individuals
- When
- Insha Fatima's suicide occurred on Monday at 7:30 AM, and Rao Danish Ali was shot a few days before the suicide at 9 PM
- Where
- Both incidents occurred at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Aligarh, India
- Why
- The reasons behind Insha Fatima's suicide are under investigation. The motive for Rao Danish Ali's murder is also unknown
- Victim's Name
- Insha Fatima
- Victim's Residence
- Sarojini Naidu Hall, AMU
- Time of Incident
- 7:30 AM, Monday
- Teacher's Name
- Rao Danish Ali
- Teacher's Position
- ABK School, AMU
- Time of Shooting
- 9 PM, a few days before the suicide
- Number of Shots
- 3-5 (uncertain)
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing