Daijiworld Media Network- Kasargod

Kasaragod, June 22: In a shocking incident of student violence, five Plus Two students from Adhur Government Higher Secondary School were apprehended by Adhur Police on Sunday for allegedly assaulting a junior student over a trivial issue — wearing shoes to school.

As per the FIR, the incident occurred on Friday at around 1:30 pm, when Muhammad Ryan (16), a Plus One student, was reportedly verbally abused, pushed to the ground, and had a bench overturned on him by the seniors. Ryan sustained hand injuries during the assault and was rushed for medical care.

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The bizarre reason behind the attack, as stated in the complaint, was that Ryan had worn shoes to school, which apparently enraged the senior students.

The accused students have been booked under several serious provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:

•    Section 191(2) – Rioting

•    Section 126(2) – Wrongful restraint

•    Section 296(b) – Obscene acts and songs

•    Section 351(1) – Criminal intimidation

•    Section 115(2) – Voluntarily causing hurt

•    Section 118(2) – Hurt by dangerous weapons

Speaking to media, Adhur SHO Sanjaya Kumar confirmed that the students are being taken to be presented before the court. Meanwhile, the school principal has suspended all the accused students, pending further disciplinary action.

The incident has sparked widespread concern among parents and educators, highlighting the need for stricter anti-ragging and student conduct regulations in schools.