2005 Indian Institute of Science shooting

The 2005 Indian Institute of Science shooting was a terrorist attack that occurred on December 28, 2005, at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, India. The attack targeted a gathering of researchers and scholars, resulting in the death of a prominent faculty member, Professor M. S. Swaminathan, and injuring several others. Perpetrated by armed assailants, the shooting was seen as an assault on academic freedom and research institutions in India. The incident raised concerns about security in educational institutions and prompted a nationwide debate on terrorism and its impacts on scientific progress. The attack was later attributed to extremist groups operating in the region. Investigation into the shooting led to increased scrutiny of university security protocols and anti-terrorism measures.