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Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Indian Express
3 engineering students booked in Bengaluru for classmate's suicide following ‘online harassment'
The Bengaluru police have booked three students for allegedly harassing their classmate at Reva University who recently died by suicide. Terming the incident a ragging-related death, the All India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) has sought an impartial investigation and action against the college management. The deceased, Arun C, 22, was a native of Hassan district and a student of architectural engineering. Though he died around 1 pm on July 11, the online harassment came to light after Arun's parents filed a complaint with the Madanayakanahalli police on July 21. The police have booked Chiranth, Vikas Gowda, and Ameen, all in their early 20s, under section 108 (abetment of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are probing further. The son of daily wage labourers, Arun was a bright student and had just completed his eighth semester examination. A resident of Teachers' Colony in Dasanapura, Bengaluru North, he was also known for doing on-the-spot drawings. As per the complaint, he was harassed and humiliated in a class WhatsApp group. After his death, a case of unnatural death was registered. The case took a turn when Arun's parents discovered a video that he had recorded and posted on the class WhatsApp group before his death. In the video, Arun expressed his pain and claimed that he was always disrespected by his peers. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the accused regularly posted messages about Arun in the group, humiliating him. Two of the deceased's friends reportedly confirmed this to his parents, revealing that the harassment had continued over the last year. In a statement, AIDSO called for action against the college management for failing to prevent ragging. 'We demand an immediate and impartial investigation into this incident, strict action against those responsible, and accountability from the college management. We also urge the government to strictly implement anti-ragging measures across all campuses and establish mechanisms for students to safely report such abuses,' it said in a statement.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Rujula's eye firmly on taking her game to the next level
Rising Karnataka badminton talent Rujula Ramu is set to debut for India u-19 at the prestigious Badminton Asia Junior Championships in July in Indonesia. The 17-year-old sealed her place directly through a tournament victory – the Yonex Sunrise All India Junior Ranking Badminton tournament here recently – bypassing the need for trials, underscoring her current form. 'The winner would directly get selected. I was anxious, a little tense as well. After I won, everything felt better. I was very happy,' an elated Rujula told The Hindu. Rujula's journey began when she was seven, with badminton evolving from a casual family activity. Her parents fostered her passion while allowing her to embrace the sport on her terms. 'From the day I started, there was no pressure from them. They just said 'as long as you like it, play it'. They're very supportive... even motivating. They never said you have to win this tournament or that [tournament],' she added. Rujula attributed her consistent performances to a rigorous training regimen, typically involving three sessions – two focused on playing and one on fitness. This approach should facilitate her transition from the junior ranks into senior competitions and help keep up her attacking game. 'I am an aggressive player. I really like these cross-court drops from my forehand side as well as the backhand side,' Rujula said. A pre-university student at Reva University, Rujula is the India No. 1 in the u-19 category and is ranked fifth among the seniors. In March 2025, she demonstrated her international prowess as well by securing the silver medal at the German Juniors. 'I hadn't played so many internationals. It was my first time against all of these guys [top-tier players from Malaysia, China, and Japan]. I started really well. And that continued throughout,' Rujula stated. Looking ahead, the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy trainee's short-term aspirations include strong performances at the Asian juniors and being selected for the World juniors. 'Long-term goal has to be the Olympics. The Olympics, World Championships, and the Commonwealth Games...' she emphasised. For this, Rujula can draw inspiration from stars like P.V. Sindhu and Ashwini Ponnappa. 'Looking at her [Sindhu] train... although she's achieved so much, she still works with the same intensity. It motivates me to do better,' Rujula signed off.
