02.12.2010
When I first heard the breaking story about a sword attack on Georgia Tech’s campus I thought, a sword fight? In 2010? But after reading the full story, I realized the seriousness of the incident and I saw many indicators that could be linked to stalking and dating violence.
Five months ago, Kshitij Shrotri, the alleged attacker, became enraged after seeing Samer Tawfik, the assault victim, dancing with a woman he liked at a campus dance. Despite the fact that the woman says that she doesn’t really know Shrotri on a personal level, people described him as having an obsession with her. The two had been corresponding over email and Shrotri moved out of state. But unfortunately, last week he returned and attacked Tawfik in his jealous rage.
We often talk about excessive jealousy as a big warning sign when it comes to dating violence. Even though the attacker wasn’t actually dating the woman, his jealousy and desire to control who she spent her time with was dangerous.
Check out the full story here.
Do you think there were warning signs that could have possibly prevented this violent attack?
