Student killed at Charsadda school after argument over comments on TikTok post

A Class IX student was shot dead at a private school after an argument with another student over comments on a TikTok post in Charsadda.

The victim, identified as Salman, was killed on the school premises. According to an FIR registered at Mandani police station, Salman’s brother Shehzad said that he was informed that his younger brother had a dispute with a fellow student at school.

Shehzad stated that when he arrived at the school, he saw Salman arguing with Faizan, a student of Class X. The confrontation was taking place in the presence of the school principal, Naseer Ahmad, and other students.

The complainant alleged that during the argument, Faizan suddenly pulled out a firearm and opened fire. Salman was hit in the chest and sustained critical injuries.

He was first taken to Jamalabad Hospital and later referred to another medical facility due to his serious condition. However, he died on the way.

Police said initial findings suggest the incident was the result of a personal dispute linked to TikTok-related comments. Salman’s body was shifted to the Jamalabad Rural Health Centre for postmortem examination.

Further investigation is under way.