Student assaulted by Bhind collector files police complaint
Sanjeev Srivastava
during an exam in Bhind district has lodged a formal police complaint, seeking registration of a criminal case against the officer.
The complainant, Rohit Rathore, a resident of Dashrath Nagar in Bhind, submitted an application to the local police on July 13, alleging that he was slapped, verbally abused, and dragged by the collar by the collector while appearing for his second-year Physics exam on April 1, at Pandit Deendayal Dangraulia College in Mehgaon.
In his complaint, Rathore stated that the incident caused him "mental and physical distress," leading to his failure in the paper.
He further claimed that a video of the altercation went viral on social media, severely damaging his reputation and making him a subject of public ridicule.
Accusing the collector of misusing his position, Rathore requested immediate legal action under criminal charges and also sought protection for his life and property, expressing fear of further harassment. He has also denied any attempt of cheating in the exam. "I went to the toilet. I left my question paper on the table, but when I returned, I couldn't find it," he said.
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