Student assaulted by seniors over beard, left with fractured hand
Bengaluru: A 21-year-old BBA aviation student at Krupanidhi Group of Institutions in Chikka Bellandur, Bengaluru, was allegedly assaulted by his seniors for refusing to shave his beard and moustache. The victim, Dhruv (name changed), a resident of Hado Siddapura originally from Kerala, suffered a fractured hand and a forehead injury in the attack.
According to the complaint filed by Dhruv's father, the incident occurred on August 30 between 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm near St. Stephen's Marthoma Church in Hado Siddapura. Three seniors identified as Xavier, Vishnu, and Sarath, along with a group of 7-8 other students, reportedly assaulted Dhruv after he declined to comply with their repeated demands to shave.
Dhruv stated that the harassment began in April when the three seniors objected to his facial hair and pressured him to shave. Despite being ragged multiple times on campus and even being sought out at his rented house, Dhruv did not comply. On the evening of the attack, one of the seniors called Dhruv, asking to meet near the church.
Anticipating trouble, Dhruv went with his roommates but was met by the group who demanded he shave on the spot. When he refused, they assaulted him, leaving him with severe injuries.
After the assault, Dhruv was rushed to a private hospital by his friends and underwent surgery for his fracture on Saturday. While he was receiving treatment, the trio reportedly visited the hospital and threatened him.
The Bellandur police have registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including s.118 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons), s.126 (wrongful restraint), s.189 (unlawful assembly), s.190 (accountability for offence committed by unlawful assembly), s.191 (rioting), and s.351 (criminal intimidation). The accused students have been served notices to appear before the investigating officer for further action, according to a senior officer.
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Justin Trudeau faces backlash for dancing at Taylor Swift concert amid Montreal protests
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under criticism after a video of him dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto went viral, coinciding with violent protests in Montreal.
The footage, shared widely on social media, shows Trudeau enjoying the performance at the Rogers Centre on November 23. While the concert featured hits like "You Don’t Own Me," Montreal witnessed unrest as anti-NATO demonstrators clashed with police, set vehicles on fire, and burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Social media users criticised Trudeau’s presence at the concert during the crisis, with some comparing his actions to Nero’s alleged indifference during Rome's burning.
The Montreal protests occurred during the ongoing NATO summit in the city, which focused on issues such as Ukraine and climate change. Demonstrators carried Palestinian flags and set off smoke bombs, with at least four arrests reported.
As violent protests broke out in #Montreal, #Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau was filmed dancing at a #TaylorSwift concert in #Toronto
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