School boy attacked for talking to a girl in Hubballi, 4 detained

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Hubballi, July 8, 2024: An incident of a schoolboy being attacked for talking to a girl at school was reported from Hubballi in Karnataka on Monday, July 8.

Police Commissioner for Hubballi and Dharwad, N Shashikumar, said that a video of a gang of five to six members attacking a schoolboy had gone viral on social media.

He said that the incident caused concern among schools, colleges, and parents. “Considering the seriousness of the situation, action has been initiated. The investigation was taken up following a complaint by the principal of the school,” he said.

Those who attacked him are students of different schools and colleges. Four accused have been booked under the Juvenile Justice Act, and legal action against a 19-year-old nursing college student has been taken,” he said. He said that a meeting was held with the students, principals, and parents of the accused and directions have been issued to educate the boys not to indulge in any crime in the future.