State vs. Unknown Accused — Chandigarh University hostel stabbing incident

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28 Oct 2026News

18-year-old B Tech student stabbed by roommate at Chandigarh University hostel after row over ceiling fan

CHANDIGARH: An 18-year-old student was injured in a knife attack at a hostel of Chandigarh University’s Gharuan campus in Mohali late Tuesday night. The attack

The New Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A student was injured after being stabbed with a knife by her roommate.
Who:: The roommate is the accused, and the police at Kharar Police Station are investigating the incident.
When:: It happened late Tuesday night and was reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: The incident took place at the Chandigarh University hostel in Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab.
Why:: The attack allegedly occurred following an argument regarding a ceiling fan.
What it means:: The police have begun an investigation into the stabbing at the university campus.

28 Oct 2026News

Clash between students over turning on a fan at Chandigarh University: Two students injured, panic in the hostel at 11 PM; police investigation begins.

Chandigarh University Mohali hostel student fight fan dispute controversy latest updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. A dispute broke out between students over turning on a fan at the Chandigarh University hostel located in Gharuan, Mohali on Tuesday night. The argument turned into a physical altercation in no time.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A physical fight broke out between students after an argument about using a fan.
Who:: Two students were injured and police from Kharar Police Station are investigating the incident.
When:: Tuesday night and reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Chandigarh University hostel in Gharuan, Mohali.
Why:: The dispute began because of a disagreement between students over turning on a fan.
What it means:: The police have started an investigation into the altercation to determine what occurred.

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18-year-old B Tech student stabbed by roommate at Chandigarh University hostel after row over ceiling fan

Clash between students over turning on a fan at Chandigarh University: Two students injured, panic in the hostel at 11 PM; police investigation begins.

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