BHIMAVARAM: Four students of an engineering college in West Godavari district were arrested for allegedly brutally assaulting a classmate in the guise of ragging, police said on Sunday.
A video that went viral on Saturday shows four boys allegedly assaulting a classmate with sticks and pipes. The victim was identified as Ankit. The perpetrators also allegedly burnt the victim’s hand and chest with an iron box.
The students are pursuing a Computer Science course at the Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju (SRKR) Engineering College in Bhimavaram of West Godavari district and are residing in a private hostel in the city. The incident allegedly occurred after the five students argued over a girl.
The college management has reportedly suspended all five including the victim. Ankit was immediately admitted to a government hospital nearby, and his condition became stable.
Bhimavaram Circle Inspector Krishna Kumar said, “An FIR has been filed in the case after recording Ankit’s statement. Four accused — Praveen, Prem, Niraj and Swaroop — have been arrested under the Section 307 of IPC and sent to prison.” (ANI)