Thrissur: Youth who created terror atmosphere in Thrissur Vivekodayam School granted bail. Court-ordered admission to a mental health facility. The Department of Public Education has announced an inquiry into the matter. The Education Minister directed Director of Public Education Shanawaz S to submit the investigation report immediately. Former student Jagan came to the school with an air gun and created an atmosphere of terror in the school.
The incident took place in the city center school this morning. Jagan, a former student from Mulayam, reached the classrooms with an air gun and opened fire. The accused, who was taken into custody by the Thrissur East police, later created a ruckus at the police station. The accused reached the school around 10:30 in the morning and entered the classrooms on the first floor and opened fire. Three times in one class, he went into the next class and once shot upwards. The students said that at first they thought it was a joke, but when the shots rang out, they got scared.
He studied in the higher secondary section of the school and dropped out midway. It is also said that he used to cause many problems during his school days. The young man came to school in the morning demanding his hat. After leaving the classrooms, he reached the staff room and threatened the teachers. The teachers tried to persuade but did not relent. Then the teachers informed the police. Meanwhile, he ran through the back gate of the school and the police came after him and arrested him.
Thrissur East Police took the accused into custody. He also created a ruckus at the police station. The police stated that they are checking whether he has mental problems and whether he is addicted to drugs. The police said that this is an airgun bought from Thrissur Gun Bazaar for Rs 1800.
