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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For supporters, ''Thalapathy'' Vijay becomes ''Muthalamaichar'' Vijay
Chennai (PTI): As actor-politician Vijay-led TVK appeared inching towards the majority mark of 118 Assembly seats out of the total 234 segments in Tamil Nadu, celebrations by party workers and fans erupted across the state.
Amid chants of 'TVK' and 'Vijay,' party workers gathered outside the party headquarters at Panaiyur near here and distributed sweets and hailed the party founder as "Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister) Vijay, who continues to be popular as "Thalapathy (Commander, his film title)."
Meanwhile, visuals of Vijay's father Chandrashekar and some family members expressing joy and happiness appeared in some television channels. Vijay's party is leading in at least 108 seats out of the total 234 segments.
