Mangaluru: Mangaluru South Police have registered a case against nine senior students of a private college in the city following a complaint alleging that two first-year students were forcibly taken to a house, confined and assaulted in the name of ragging. The complaint was filed by a 19-year-old first-year BBA student, identified as Ameer Ali, who alleged that he and his classmate Mohammed Alfaz were subjected to physical assault and threats by the seniors.

The case has been registered under Section 116 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, along with several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have named nine students as accused in the case. The allegations are part of the complaint and have not been established by a court.

Two first-year students allegedly taken from college

According to the complaint, Ameer Ali and his classmate were walking along a public road outside the college on August 19 when a group of senior students allegedly approached them.

The complainant alleged that the two juniors were forced onto motorcycles and taken to a house, where they were confined inside a room. The complaint further alleges that the students were subjected to physical assault and humiliation while being held there.

The case has drawn attention because the allegations involve not only ragging but also alleged confinement, threats and physical assault. Police have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and the role of each of the nine accused students.

Complaint alleges physical assault and threats

Ameer Ali alleged that he and Alfaz were assaulted using hands, belts and a clothes hanger while they were confined inside the room. The complaint also alleges that an iron knuckle duster was used during the incident.

According to the complaint, the students were prevented from calling for help and were allegedly threatened with serious consequences. One of the accused students is also alleged to have recorded the incident on a mobile phone.

The complainant further alleged that when the two students requested drinking water, one of the accused brought contaminated water and later poured it over them after they refused to drink it.

The allegations are being investigated by the police, and the account in the complaint will have to be examined against other evidence collected during the probe.

Students allegedly kept confined until evening

The complaint states that the two students remained confined in the room until around 6 pm. After they were allowed to leave, they allegedly returned to college.

The complainant further alleged that one of the senior students subsequently instructed them to attend classes clean-shaven and without shoes.

Police said Ameer Ali informed his family about the alleged incident. According to the complaint, the students did not immediately approach the police because they were allegedly frightened by threats made by the seniors.

The delay in reporting the incident is therefore also part of the circumstances being examined by investigators.

Nine students named in police case

The students named in the case are Naseed Ameer, Adill M, Ashrak, Anish, Uvais, Rohan Ramesh, Adil VP, Rehan MP and Shinas.

Police have registered the case under Section 116 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, and Sections 140(3), 127(2), 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 109 and 190 of the BNS, according to the reported FIR details.

The registration of an FIR means the allegations are being investigated; it does not by itself establish the guilt of the accused. Further investigation will determine the evidence available against the individuals named in the case.

Ragging concerns in Mangaluru colleges

The incident has also brought renewed attention to concerns over ragging in private educational institutions in Mangaluru.

A report on the case noted that the Dakshina Kannada district unit of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) raised concerns about reported ragging incidents involving students, including those from outside Karnataka, in private colleges in and around Mangaluru. DYFI leader Santosh Bajal called for a serious investigation into such complaints and said educational institutions should take effective steps to prevent ragging.

Ragging is prohibited in educational institutions, and complaints involving physical violence, intimidation or unlawful confinement can have consequences beyond institutional disciplinary action.

For colleges, the case highlights the importance of mechanisms through which students can report harassment safely and promptly. It also underlines the need for institutions to respond quickly when complaints are received and to ensure that students are protected from retaliation.

Police investigation underway

Mangaluru South Police are continuing their investigation into the allegations. Investigators are expected to examine the statements of the complainants and other students, along with any available physical or digital evidence connected with the incident.

The alleged recording mentioned in the complaint could also become relevant if it is recovered and authenticated during the investigation. The police will determine the circumstances of the alleged incident and the specific role, if any, played by each accused student.

As the case progresses, further details may emerge regarding the allegations, evidence and action taken by the college and police authorities.

Conclusion

The Mangaluru case involves serious allegations of ragging, assault, confinement and threats against two first-year students. Nine senior students have been booked following the complaint, while the police investigation remains underway. The allegations against the accused are yet to be established through due legal process.