College Student In Bengaluru Assaulted Over Beard By Seniors

A college student in Bengaluru was assaulted by a group of seniors for allegedly not shaving his beard, according to The Times of India. The incident occurred on Friday, and the victim's father subsequently lodged a police complaint at Bellandur police station

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The victim, a second-year BBA student at Krupanidhi Group of Institutions in Bellandur, identified the attackers as Xavier, Vishnu, and Sarath, who are also students at the same college. He recounted that upon entering the college in April, the accused demanded he shave his beard and frequently disrupted his activities.

Details of the Incident

The victim explained that he was continuously harassed for not complying with their demands. "As I did not listen to them, I was continuously targeted and ragged by them. They even came to my house and searched for me when I went to my native," he told the publication.

On Friday evening, one of his seniors called him to meet at a nearby church. Accompanied by his roommate, he found around ten people waiting there. "I was attacked, and they forced me to clean shave then and there. I was beaten up with many things, which left me severely injured," he said.

Legal Actions Taken

The Bengaluru police have registered a case under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 118 (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means), 126 (wrongful restraint), 189 (unlawful assembly), 190 (every member of illegal assembly accountable for an offence committed to further common object), 191 (rioting), and 351 (criminal intimidation).

The victim is from Kerala and mentioned that the trio gathered a group against him before attacking him. Following the assault, he underwent surgery due to severe injuries sustained during the incident.

College Management's Response

The management of Krupanidhi Group of Institutions has assured strict action against those involved in the attack. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and ragging practices within educational institutions.

This event highlights ongoing issues related to ragging in colleges despite stringent laws against such practices. It underscores the need for continuous vigilance and enforcement to protect students from harassment and violence.

Ensuring a safe environment for all students remains a priority for educational institutions across India. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing bullying and ragging promptly and effectively.