A routine security sweep at IIT Bombay’s hostel turned explosive—literally—when five undischarged 7.65mm bullets surfaced from a student’s belongings. Pawai station has slapped Arms Act charges on Sarvottam Chaudhary, 23, unraveling a trail from Mumbai dorms to Bihar’s arms bazaars.
Flashback to Hostel 1: A petty financial feud pitted Suraj Dubey against Aman, drawing security. Booze breath from Dubey and pal Apurva Mishra greenlit room raids. Eureka moment—a black satchel in Dubey’s quarters hid the contraband, etched ‘KF 7.65’, fetching ₹3,500 illicitly.
Blame game ensued: Dubey fingered Mishra; Mishra outed Chaudhary. The prime suspect confessed to Munger procurement during custody. Now, detectives map supply lines, interrogate distribution networks, and assess threats to the 10,000-student campus.
IIT Bombay reaffirms commitment to a safe haven for innovation, rolling out bag checks and intel-sharing with police. This breach exposes fault lines in student life—stress, peer pressure, and risky associations.
Beyond the headlines, it prompts reflection: How do elite enclaves shield against external vices? As Bihar teams collaborate, the probe could dismantle a pipeline feeding urban youth with deadly wares. Chaudhary’s saga serves as stark reminder: Even geniuses falter under temptation’s weight.