Elderly Retired Principal Fatally Attacked by Neighbour in Ujjain
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, an 85-year-old retired principal of a government secondary school was brutally attacked and killed by his middle-aged neighbour in Ujjain's Bherugadh area on Wednesday afternoon. The victim, identified as Ramashankar Sharma, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital shortly after the assault.
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to police reports and information provided by the victim's family, the incident occurred near the Ganesh temple in Bherugadh town. Sharma had left his house on Wednesday afternoon to visit his daughter's residence when the attack took place. While passing through a lane near his home, he was suddenly assaulted by his neighbour, Mohan Tanwar, who reportedly struck him with a stick.
The attack left Sharma with serious injuries. Local residents who witnessed or became aware of the incident promptly informed his family members. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Medical Response and Police Investigation
At the hospital, doctors initially admitted Sharma to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he was declared dead shortly after admission. The severity of the injuries proved fatal for the elderly retired educator.
Police authorities from Bherugadh police station, led by station in-charge Shailendra Pratap Singh Rajawat, reached the spot after receiving information about the violent incident. They conducted preliminary questioning of witnesses and local residents before proceeding to the private hospital where Sharma had been taken.
Investigations revealed that the accused, Mohan Tanwar, reportedly lived alone in the neighbourhood. However, the exact motive behind the sudden and violent attack remains unclear at this stage of the investigation. Police officials have confirmed that they are working to establish what prompted the neighbour to assault the elderly retired principal.
Legal Proceedings Initiated
According to TI Rajawat, authorities have initiated legal action in response to this tragic event. A murder case is being registered against the accused neighbour. The police are continuing their investigation to gather more details about the circumstances surrounding the attack and to determine whether there were any prior disputes or issues between the two individuals.
This incident has highlighted concerns about safety for elderly residents in residential areas and has left the local community in Ujjain deeply disturbed. The sudden loss of a respected retired educator in such violent circumstances has prompted calls for increased vigilance and community safety measures.
