Karnataka girl stabbed by fellow student in Mangaluru college for rejecting proposal, probe on: Report

A college girl in Puttur, Mangaluru was attacked by a fellow student who, after his romantic advances were rejected, stabbed her, injuring her hand.

Published on: Aug 21, 2024, 14:01:08 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a distressing event on Tuesday, a female college student was assaulted by a male peer who allegedly harboured unrequited romantic feelings for her. The incident occurred in the morning as the victim was en route to her college, news agency ANI reported.

The suspect has been arrested, and the victim is receiving treatment at a local hospital. (Sourced)

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Superintendent of Police Yathish N. spoek to reporters and said that the suspect, who is known to the victim, approached her and, after his advances were spurned, attacked her with a weapon, causing a serious injury to her hand. The victim was promptly taken to a government hospital where she is now receiving medical care.

Puttur police responded swiftly to the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and apprehending the accused at the scene. Authorities noted that the suspect appeared to be in a state of shock following his actions, according to another report.

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The situation quickly escalated as news of the assault spread, leading to a substantial crowd gathering at both the college and the hospital. The report also indicated that college officials had initially pressured the victim to claim that her injury was caused by a piece of glass, a claim that has since been contradicted by the ongoing investigation.

To manage the rising tension, Puttur police intervened to disperse the crowds at both locations.

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A formal case has been registered at the D. K. Women’s Police Station under multiple sections, including provisions of the POCSO Act. The investigation into the incident is currently underway and further details are awaited shortly.

(With inputs from ANI, PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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