MYSURU: A group of youths allegedly assaulted several young men at a private college near Manasagangothri in Mysuru, with a mobile phone recording of the incident circulating on social media. A complaint has been lodged at Jayalakshmipuram Police Station in connection with the incident.
According to reports, the altercation allegedly arose over an issue involving a young woman. The group is said to have called youths to the college and attacked one of them. The circumstances leading to the confrontation have not yet been fully established.
Video of alleged assault circulates online
The incident reportedly took place at a private college in the Manasagangothri area. Footage recorded on a mobile phone allegedly shows a group attacking a youth.
The video subsequently circulated on social media, drawing attention to the incident. However, the full sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the alleged assault remain unclear from the available information.
Youth with no connection to dispute also allegedly attacked
According to the report, another youth who had no apparent connection to the original dispute was also allegedly assaulted.
During the incident, the group reportedly knocked over a youth’s motorcycle. When he questioned them about it, he was allegedly attacked as well.
The incident has raised concerns about group violence and the safety of students and young people in and around educational institutions.
Complaint lodged with Jayalakshmipuram police
A complaint has been registered at Jayalakshmipuram Police Station in connection with the incident. Further details about the complainants, the identities of those allegedly involved and the specific legal action taken were not available in the initial report.
The allegations have not been established in court. Further information from the police is awaited regarding the sequence of events and the progress of the investigation.