Lakhimpur Kheri: Teacher shot dead in school before accused commits suicide

A 26-year-old teacher, Nishat Fatima, was shot and killed inside the Children’s Academy School in the Shahpura Kothi area of Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. CCTV footage released by authorities shows the accused, 28-year-old Mohammad Saud Ansari, allegedly dragging Fatima by her hair through the school premises before taking her upstairs and fatally shooting her.

Following the murder, Ansari reportedly used the same weapon to take his own life at the scene. Police are currently investigating the incident, focusing on potential harassment allegations, school security lapses, and visitor-entry procedures. Investigators are also reviewing forensic evidence, phone records, and statements from school staff to reconstruct the events.