Shillong, Nov 18: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has lodged a first information report (FIR) and sought a detailed report into the incident of reckless driving that gravely injured two chemistry department students on campus.

“The University strongly condemns the reckless driving that resulted in this tragic event. An FIR has been filed, and the concerned section of the University has been instructed to prepare and submit a detailed report at the earliest,” said a statement issued on Tuesday.

Two female students are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Nazareth Hospital.

The University has extended its support and sympathy to the injured students and their families, and is in contact with them.

The University has appealed to the media and public to delete and remove any video footage or images of the accident circulating on social media, citing the profound distress and psychological trauma caused to the victims’ families and the student community.

“We urge everyone to act with sensitivity, empathy, and respect by refraining from sharing and removing any such content,” the statement added.

The University has assured cooperation with law enforcement and hospital authorities.

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