Professor alleges he was thrashed for objecting to littering in Bengaluru; complaint filed

BENGALURU: A college professor has filed a police complaint alleging that he was assaulted by a group of individuals after he asked them not to litter the road. Professor Aurobindo Gupta has claimed that he suffered fractures on his face and a concussion in the alleged assault. The Kumarswamy Layout police have registered a complaint based on the information provided by the professor.

According to Gupta, the incident took place on Monday evening when he riding his bike and noticed some people littering the road. Concerned that the litter might cause his vehicle to skid, he requested that they stop. He claims that in response, the group became angry and attacked him, beating him with helmets.

The professor has submitted a video showing his injuries as evidence of the assault and has demanded justice. Speaking to mediapersons, he further stated that he came to Bengaluru thinking it was a safe place to work, and that people are tarnishing the city’s image by engaging in such activities. (ANI)