A routine evening stroll on the grounds of a prominent university ended in a chilling execution, captured in grim detail by security cameras. The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus was rocked by violence on December 26, 2025, when a respected teacher was gunned down in a brazen attack.
Graphic Footage Reveals Brutal Execution
CCTV footage from the scene shows a horrifying sequence of events. Two assailants confronted a group near Kennedy Hall, which included the victim, Rau Danish Ali. After threatening them, the gunmen opened fire. The footage reveals that Ali was shot multiple times. Most disturbingly, the attackers continued to fire at him even after he had collapsed onto the ground, with six to seven rounds reportedly aimed primarily at his head.
Victim Identified as Respected Faculty Member
The victim has been identified as Rau Danish Ali, a teacher in the computer science department known and respected within the university community. The attack, which occurred around 4:48 PM IST, was over before campus security could respond, allowing the killers to flee the scene. A massive manhunt is now underway as police scour for clues to apprehend the perpetrators.
Campus Gripped by Fear, Security Under Scrutiny
The murder has sent waves of fear and anger throughout the AMU campus in Aligarh. Students and faculty are demanding answers, questioning how such a violent crime could occur within the university's premises. The incident has forcefully reignited a critical debate about the state of campus security measures at public institutions across the country. It highlights a growing concern over the boldness of criminals who carry out violent acts in broad daylight within educational sanctuaries.
As investigations proceed, the focus remains on identifying the motive behind this targeted killing and bringing the culprits to justice, while the university community mourns the loss of a dedicated educator.
