Five Plus Two students suspended on ragging charge in Kozhikode
It was on July 10 that a Plus One student from Eramangalam was allegedly threatened and attacked by his senior students outside the school. The boy who sustained injuries on his head and stomach had sought treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.
Following his parents' complaint, the police had already booked five suspected students. Police sources said the statement of the attacked student and a few other witnesses would be recorded soon.
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Five Plus Two students of the Atholi Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, who were accused of ragging a junior student, have been placed under suspension following an internal investigation. The school principal also handed over the victim's complaint to the local police for further investigation. It was on July 10 that a Plus One student from Eramangalam was allegedly threatened and attacked by his senior students outside the school. The boy who sustained injuries on his head and stomach had sought treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Following his parents' complaint, the police had already booked five suspected students. Police sources said the statement of the attacked student and a few other witnesses would be recorded soon.
