Student Alleges Attack Linked to Comments on PM Modi in Karnataka

Incident Reported in Karnataka

A 19-year-old student affiliated with the All India Students Association (AISA) has claimed that he was assaulted by four unidentified individuals in connection with remarks he made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following his allegations, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed, as confirmed by local police on Friday.

The incident reportedly took place on July 28 in the Jalahalli area. According to police reports, the student stated in his complaint that he was intercepted by four masked assailants riding two motorcycles while he was returning home, and they proceeded to beat him. The attackers subsequently fled the scene.

AISA issued a statement asserting that one of its members was attacked by 'suspected goons' on the night of July 28. The organization alleged that these individuals were linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). AISA further noted that the victim had been actively participating in protests at Freedom Park in solidarity with a nationwide movement against the NEET paper leak.

A senior police official remarked, 'We have registered the FIR and are working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in this incident. A thorough investigation is underway.'

Meanwhile, the Bengaluru metropolitan unit of ABVP condemned the recent assault on the student in Jalahalli, categorically dismissing AISA's allegations as 'baseless.'