Student opens fires at another in Delhi school

New Delhi: A clash between two groups of students in a south Delhi school on Wednesday took an ugly turn when a Class IX student allegedly opened fire on a schoolmate, leaving him injured.

The shocking incident took place in Veer Chandra Garwhal Public School in Saket around 9 in the morning. The injured has been identified as Gaurav Yadav, a Class VIII student.

The firing took place during a clash between two groups of students over some issue, a senior police official said.

"The Class IX student had brought a .22 pistol to the school. During the fight, he allegedly opened fire in which Gaurav suffered minor injuries on his shoulder," the official said.

Gaurav was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre from where he was discharged after treatment, he said.

The student who allegedly opened fire has been taken into police custody.