Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)
Sullia, Nov 5: In a shocking incident that came to light with some delay, a boy was beaten up mercilessly for allegedly stealing arecanut at Purlumakki near Guthigar here last week. A video of the assault has become viral on social media.
The boy has filed a complaint with the child welfare department. A first information report against ten persons who assaulted him has been registered.
The 16-year-old boy from Guthigar had faced brutal attack at the hands of these ten people. In addition to thrashing the boy, a video of the assault was also uploaded on social media. On the basis of this video, a case has been registered, it is gathered.
The accused named in a complaint filed in Subrahmanya police staiton are Jeevan, Varshit, Sachin, Mokshit, Sanath, Murali, Dinesh, Ishwarchandra and Chetan, all living around Guthigar.
As the video went viral and a case was registered, those who have been accused of the assault have gone underground, it is learnt.