UEM Student Arrested After Classmate Stabbed in New Town Mall

New Town, September 24: A 20-year-old engineering student was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly attacking his classmate with a knife at a crowded shopping mall in New Town, leaving the victim with a serious neck injury. Another student was also injured while trying to intervene.

The incident took place around 5 pm at Down Town Mall, located about 700 metres from the University of Engineering and Management (UEM), New Town. The three students involved are accused Sourik Pal, victim Ishan Paik (20) and their friend Milan Mondal (21) who are students of the same university.

According to police, Paik suffered severe injuries, including a deep wound to his neck, and remains in critical condition. Mondal sustained cuts and bruises while attempting to stop the attack. Both were initially taken to a nearby private hospital before being shifted to another facility by their families.

Police suspect that a dispute between Pal and Paik over a girl from their college may have led to the attack. Investigators said the two had reportedly been in conflict for some time.

According to witnesses, the two students were talking at a tea shop on the mall premises when an argument broke out. Pal allegedly took a knife from his bag and attacked Paik. Mondal intervened but was also injured. Bystanders and shopkeepers eventually overpowered Pal and alerted the police. A doctor at the mall described the scene as chaotic, with blood found at the spot.

A senior officer of Bidhannagar City Police confirmed Pal’s arrest and said Paik’s condition remained critical. University authorities did not comment on the incident.