<p>All Indian students at Russia's Perm State University, where at least six people were killed and 24 others injured on Monday when a gunman went on a shooting spree, are safe,&nbsp;according to the Indian embassy.</p>

<p>A recent batch of students for the Perm State Medical University (2020-21) had departed from New Delhi on August 29. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Shocked at the horrific attack at Perm State University in Russia; our deep condolences for loss of life and best wishes for early recovery of those injured. The embassy is in touch with local authorities and the representatives of Indian students. All Indian students at Perm State Medical University are safe," the embassy said.</p>

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<p>Perm State Medical University&nbsp;is one of Russia's oldest.</p>

<p>It is located in Perm, about 1,300 kilometres east of Moscow.&nbsp;<br />
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All Indian students at Russia's Perm State University, where at least six people were killed and 24 others injured on Monday when a gunman went on a shooting spree, are safe, according to the Indian embassy.

All Indian students at Russia's Perm State University, where at least six people were killed and 24 others injured on Monday when a gunman went on a shooting spree, are safe, according to the Indian embassy. A recent batch of students for the Perm State Medical University (2020-21) had departed from New Delhi on August 29. "Shocked at the horrific attack at Perm State University in Russia; our deep condolences for loss of life and best wishes for early recovery of those injured. The embassy is in touch with local authorities and the representatives of Indian students. All Indian students at Perm State Medical University are safe," the embassy said. Embassy is in touch with local authorities and representatives of Indian students. All Indian students at Perm State Medical University are safe. (2/2)@PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia — India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) September 20, 2021 × Perm State Medical University is one of Russia's oldest. It is located in Perm, about 1,300 kilometres east of Moscow. (With inputs from agencies)

All Indian students safe after Perm University shooting, says embassy

<p>Six persons were killed in the shooting at Russia's Perm State University, according to revised information, while 24 others are undergoing medical treatment as a result of the incident, the ministry of health stated on Monday.</p>

<p>"Six persons were died in the event at Perm State University, according to updated information from the federal centre for emergency medicine," the Russian Ministry of Health stated in a statement. "The 24 injured people are receiving medical care."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Students in Perm, some 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) east of Moscow, were seen throwing items from university building windows before jumping to flee the shooter in a video posted on social media.<br />
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The Investigative Committee, which investigates significant crimes in Russia, initially stated that eight individuals had been slain, but this was later changed to six.</p>

<p>According to the report, 28 patients were treated at Perm State National Research University after the attack.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Some of them have been hospitalised with injuries of varying severity," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>It said the gunman, later identified as a student at the university, carried out the shooting with a hunting rifle he purchased earlier this year.</p>

<p>"During his arrest, he put up resistance and was wounded, after which he was taken to a medical facility," the statement said.</p>

<p>According to Russian news media, 19 of the wounded are being treated for gunshot wounds, according to the health ministry.</p>

<p>Amateur film allegedly recorded during the incident was presented by state television, showing a person clad in black tactical clothes, including a helmet, carrying a weapon, and strolling around the campus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to strict security at educational establishments and the difficulty in obtaining firearms, school shootings have been relatively rare in Russia.<br />
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<p>However, Monday's attack was the second this year, following a 19-year-old who opened fire in his old school in Kazan's capital city, murdering nine people in May.</p>

<p>Although the gunman had a neurological problem, investigators determined that he was qualified to obtain a licence for the semi-automatic shotgun he used in the attack.</p>

<p>Putin called for a review of gun restriction regulations on the day of the incident, which was one of the worst in recent Russian history.</p>

<p>The minimum age to purchase a hunting rifle was raised from 18 to 21 years old, and medical checks were tightened.</p>

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Six persons were killed in the shooting at Russia's Perm State University, according to revised information, while 24 others are undergoing medical treatment as a result of the incident, the ministry of health stated on Monday.

Six persons were killed in the shooting at Russia's Perm State University, according to revised information, while 24 others are undergoing medical treatment as a result of the incident, the ministry of health stated on Monday. "Six persons were died in the event at Perm State University, according to updated information from the federal centre for emergency medicine," the Russian Ministry of Health stated in a statement. "The 24 injured people are receiving medical care." Students in Perm, some 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) east of Moscow, were seen throwing items from university building windows before jumping to flee the shooter in a video posted on social media. Watch: Shooter walks into Russian university; horrific images emerge of students jumping off campus building The Investigative Committee, which investigates significant crimes in Russia, initially stated that eight individuals had been slain, but this was later changed to six. According to the report, 28 patients were treated at Perm State National Research University after the attack. Russia: 18 yr old Taimur opens fire at Perm University leaving 8 killed & several wounded. He is reportedly been Detained pic.twitter.com/lS65Lm9jyy — Norbart Elakes (@NorbartElakes) September 20, 2021 × "Some of them have been hospitalised with injuries of varying severity," it said in a statement. It said the gunman, later identified as a student at the university, carried out the shooting with a hunting rifle he purchased earlier this year. "During his arrest, he put up resistance and was wounded, after which he was taken to a medical facility," the statement said. According to Russian news media, 19 of the wounded are being treated for gunshot wounds, according to the health ministry. Amateur film allegedly recorded during the incident was presented by state television, showing a person clad in black tactical clothes, including a helmet, carrying a weapon, and strolling around the campus. Due to strict security at educational establishments and the difficulty in obtaining firearms, school shootings have been relatively rare in Russia. Also Read: Russian university student guns down at least 8 in campus rampage However, Monday's attack was the second this year, following a 19-year-old who opened fire in his old school in Kazan's capital city, murdering nine people in May. Although the gunman had a neurological problem, investigators determined that he was qualified to obtain a licence for the semi-automatic shotgun he used in the attack. Putin called for a review of gun restriction regulations on the day of the incident, which was one of the worst in recent Russian history. The minimum age to purchase a hunting rifle was raised from 18 to 21 years old, and medical checks were tightened. (With inputs from agencies)

Six people killed and 24 injured in Perm university shooting: Russian health ministry

<p>A student opened fire in a <strong>university</strong> in Russia as students jumped off the campus building on Monday.</p>

<p>At least eight people were killed in the shooting which took place in the Russian city of <strong>Perm</strong>. Unconfirmed social media reports said the attack was carried out by an 18-year-old student Timur Bekmansurov.</p>

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<p>Horrific videos on social media showed students hurridly jumping off the university to escape even as the attacker went on a shooting rampage.</p>

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<p>In the video, the shooter can be seen holding a gun while walking into the university campus in black uniform with a helmet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>University spokesperson Natalia Pechishcheva had said the gunman was "liquidated" however police later clarified he was arrested after suffering injuries.</p>

<p>The motive of the attack is still unclear. <strong>Students </strong>used barricades made from chairs as several shocked students ran from the campus area.</p>

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<p>Media reports said the<strong> gunman</strong> had posted a social media photo of himself posing with a rifle, helmet and ammunition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The gunman reportedly said, "I've thought about this for a long time, it's been years and I realised the time had come to do what I dreamt of." The post was eventually taken down.</p>

<p>In May, a teenage gunman had opened fire at a school in<strong> Kazan</strong> killing nine people and injuring several others. In another incident in 2018, a student had opened fire in a college in Crimea killing 20 people. He later shot himself.</p>

<p><strong>Social Media Courtesy: Twitter-&nbsp;@RamizReports,&nbsp;@NorbartElakes</strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>

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A student opened fire in a university in Russia as students jumped off the campus building on Monday. At least eight people were killed in the shooting which took place in the Russian city of Perm.

A student opened fire in a university in Russia as students jumped off the campus building on Monday. At least eight people were killed in the shooting which took place in the Russian city of Perm. Unconfirmed social media reports said the attack was carried out by an 18-year-old student Timur Bekmansurov. Russia: 18 yr old Taimur opens fire at Perm University leaving 8 killed & several wounded. He is reportedly been Detained pic.twitter.com/lS65Lm9jyy — Norbart Elakes (@NorbartElakes) September 20, 2021 × Horrific videos on social media showed students hurridly jumping off the university to escape even as the attacker went on a shooting rampage. Also Read: Russian university student guns down at least 8 in campus rampage In the video, the shooter can be seen holding a gun while walking into the university campus in black uniform with a helmet. Atleast 8 people killed in shooting incident at #Perm state university in #Russia attacker can be seen with a shotgun pic.twitter.com/kAvVr69LZL — Ramiz (@RamizReports) September 20, 2021 × University spokesperson Natalia Pechishcheva had said the gunman was "liquidated" however police later clarified he was arrested after suffering injuries. The motive of the attack is still unclear. Students used barricades made from chairs as several shocked students ran from the campus area. Media reports said the gunman had posted a social media photo of himself posing with a rifle, helmet and ammunition. The gunman reportedly said, "I've thought about this for a long time, it's been years and I realised the time had come to do what I dreamt of." The post was eventually taken down. In May, a teenage gunman had opened fire at a school in Kazan killing nine people and injuring several others. In another incident in 2018, a student had opened fire in a college in Crimea killing 20 people. He later shot himself. Social Media Courtesy: Twitter- @RamizReports, @NorbartElakes (With inputs from Agencies)

Watch: Shooter walks into Russian university; horrific images emerge of students jumping off campus building

<p>Reports said at least eight people were killed and six&nbsp;injured during an attack in a<strong> Russian university</strong>.</p>

<p>The assailant was reportedly a student who began attacking people at a&nbsp;university campus in <strong>Perm</strong>, reports said.</p>

<p>The motive of the attacker is still unknown.&nbsp;Investigators said the attacker has been detained while adding that eight people were killed and six injured during the&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;<strong>campus shooting</strong>.</p>

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<p>Reports claimed the attacker entered the university building and opened fire as students hid in the auditorium. Some students jumped off buildings as the gunman went on a shooting rampage.</p>

<p>Russia's TASS news agency reported&nbsp;"the person who opened fire was armed with ‘traumatic’ non-lethal weapon."</p>

<p>TASS news agency said the attacker was a student. He was reportedly wounded during the arrest.</p>

<p>Investigators said the suspect's identity is being established.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Agencies)</em></p>


Reports said at least eight people were killed and six injured during an attack in a Russian university. The assailant was reportedly a student who began attacking people at a university campus in Perm, reports said.

Reports said at least eight people were killed and six injured during an attack in a Russian university. The assailant was reportedly a student who began attacking people at a university campus in Perm, reports said. The motive of the attacker is still unknown. Investigators said the attacker has been detained while adding that eight people were killed and six injured during the Russian campus shooting. Grim morning in Russia. Eight people have been confirmed dead, with six injured, after a shooting on the campus of a university in Perm, near the Urals. Police have apprehended the 18-year-old perpetrator. Terrified students were filmed escaping through windows. pic.twitter.com/wJEGPFsNtz — Bryan MacDonald (@27khv) September 20, 2021 × Reports claimed the attacker entered the university building and opened fire as students hid in the auditorium. Some students jumped off buildings as the gunman went on a shooting rampage. Russia's TASS news agency reported "the person who opened fire was armed with ‘traumatic’ non-lethal weapon." TASS news agency said the attacker was a student. He was reportedly wounded during the arrest. Investigators said the suspect's identity is being established. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russian university student guns down at least 8 in campus rampage

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