Shivamogga: A man identified as Manjunath was seriously injured after he was allegedly assaulted with an iron rod on a road in Shivamogga district, with a video of the brutal incident later circulating on social media.
The accused has been identified as Raghavendra alias Apple Raghu. Police have arrested him in connection with the assault, while the motive behind the attack is yet to be established.
Assault captured on video
The incident came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media.
In the footage, Manjunath can be seen lying on the road while the accused allegedly attacks him with an iron rod. The accused is also seen standing over the victim and allegedly stomping on his head before dragging him along the road.
The video reportedly shows injuries and bleeding from Manjunath’s legs.
Another person who was recording the incident can be heard questioning the accused about why he was attacking the man. The footage has since attracted attention on social media because of the severity of the assault.
Accused allegedly under influence of alcohol
According to the available information, Raghavendra allegedly attacked Manjunath while under the influence of alcohol.
However, police are yet to ascertain what led to the confrontation and whether there was any prior dispute between the two men.
The exact circumstances preceding the assault remain unclear. Investigators are expected to examine the available evidence, including the video recording, and question the accused as part of the investigation.
Police register case, arrest accused
Following the incident, police registered a case and arrested Raghavendra in connection with the assault.
The investigation is underway to establish the motive and determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Police are also likely to examine the sequence of events before and during the assault to establish what triggered the confrontation.
The victim’s condition and the extent of his injuries will also form part of the investigation as authorities proceed with the case.
Viral video draws attention
The circulation of the assault video has brought the incident into public focus.
Videos showing acts of violence can spread rapidly on social media, often before complete information about the circumstances becomes available. In this case, the footage provides a visual record of the assault, while the motive and other details remain subject to police investigation.
Authorities are expected to establish the facts based on the complaint, medical evidence, witness accounts and other available material.
The arrest of Raghavendra provides a significant development in the case, but the investigation will determine the circumstances that led to the attack and the charges applicable based on the evidence.