Kerala Madrasa students allege assault by unidentified men
Kozhikode: A group of madrasa students in Kerala has alleged that they were assaulted by unidentified persons after being taken inside a house and questioned on religious matters, triggering protests from student organisations and raising questions over police response.
According to the students, they were initially offered water after being taken into the premises, but were soon subjected to aggressive questioning on religion and global issues, including countries such as Israel, Iran, Afghanistan and Syria, as reported by The Observer Post.
The students alleged that when they tried to leave, the gate was locked and they were attacked. Some claimed they were beaten, kicked and hit with objects, including a metal item, while one student said he was struck with a bangle. They also alleged that the attackers used abusive language and called them “terrorists.”
The students said they managed to escape and ran towards a nearby restaurant to seek help.
Sources cited by The Observer Post said the injured were first taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital after their condition worsened.
Student organisations, including the Fraternity Movement and the Muslim Students Federation, condemned the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible. They also raised concerns over the safety of students.
The organisations alleged that although a complaint has been filed, a case has not yet been registered, and questioned the delay in police action. They have sought intervention from authorities, including the Child Rights Commission, and warned of protests if prompt action is not taken.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
