A disturbing video from Andhra Pradesh’s Dachepalli Government Junior College in Palnadu district has ignited outrage online. The footage, now widely circulated, shows a first-year intermediate student being viciously assaulted by a group of senior students.
According to reports, five second-year students—all minors—allegedly forced the victim into a hostel room, subjected him to continuous kicking and slaps, and even administered electric shocks using a live wire, amid threats on his life. An outsider is also said to have aided in the attack
The victim’s parents filed a complaint with the police, prompting an immediate inquiry. Authorities have apprehended three of the five accused, and the search for the remaining two is underway . The hostel warden promptly informed local police after learning of the assault
Student groups across the region have voiced strong condemnation, organizing protests and demanding swift and decisive action. Meanwhile, law enforcement continues to investigate, gathering evidence and reviewing the video to determine further steps.
This cruel incident sheds light on the persistent menace of ragging in educational institutions and underscores the urgency of implementing strict enforcement of anti-ragging policies and protections for students.