Bengaluru: An 18-year-old girl was shot dead by a 42-year-old man in a college campus near Whitefield in Southeast Bengaluru.
Gauthami, a student of Pragathi School and PU College was declared dead after being taken to hospital, while her girlfriend Shirish, 18, who was also injured during the shooting, is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Whitfield.
Mahesh, a 42-year-old non-teaching staff of the school, the prime suspect is absconding, The Times of India reported.
The incident took place last night and investigations are on, police said, adding the main is suspected to be a jilted lover.
Karnataka home minister K J George, city police chief MN Reddi and other senior officials rushed to the spot.