A shooting at a school in the central Philippines on Monday left three people dead and five others injured. Immediately after this tragic incident, the police arrested one of the accused, who is said to be a minor, while the other suspect is still absconding.
Official sources said that eight people were injured from the spot of firing, out of which five have been admitted to the hospital due to their critical condition. Understanding the seriousness of the matter, the police is taking immediate action and is searching for the remaining accused.
The local police said that the initial investigation has not made the reasons behind the attack clear and they are investigating it at a deeper level. In this context, the police has appealed to the people to maintain peace and stay away from rumours.
This incident that took place in the school premises has shaken the hearts of the people of the area. The government has also talked about increasing security to deal with this and taking strict measures to prevent such incidents in future.
This incident again raises questions on the safety of schools in the Philippines and underlines the need for effective policies in this direction. Only the ongoing police investigation will clarify the purpose for which this attack was carried out. The administrative officials there are conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident so that such incidents do not happen anywhere in the future.
