Tension gripped the Rayalaseema University Kurnool campus on Friday (Oct 31, 2025) after a first-year engineering student, identified as Balaji Nayak, allegedly wielded a knife following an argument with his classmate Ajay Nayak.
The dispute, which started as a minor altercation on Thursday night, took an ugly turn when Balaji barged into Ajay’s room, threatened him and created panic in the entire campus.
The police went to the scene and registered the case. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence. Although no injuries were reported, the incident led to panic among students, prompting university officials to review campus and dormitory security measures. Police said Balaji Nayak’s parents have been informed about the incident.
Published – 31 Oct 2025 20:58 IST
