Karnataka student allegedly beaten for wearing ‘scull cap’ to college: Report

A case has been registered against seven people, including a police sub-inspector and principal of a government degree college for allegedly thrashing a student for wearing a scull cap on the premises of the institution, news agency PTI reported.

Published on: May 29, 2022, 16:49:26 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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A 19-year-old student from Karnataka's Bagalkote was allegedly beaten up for wearing a Muslim prayer cap while on the premises of a state-run degree college, news agency PTI said on Sunday. The incident reportedly took place on February 18, according to a FIR. On May 24 police registered case against seven people - including a police sub-inspector and the college principal.

A 19-year-old boy from Karnataka was allegedly thrashed by policemen and denied entry to his college because he was wearing a scull cap. (Source: 4Vector)

The student has been identified as Naveed Hasanasab Tharathari. According to PTI, Tharathari's police complaint said he had gone to college wearing the cap but the principal refused entry 'though there is no government order restricting the use of scull cap inside the college'.

The student told reporters a policeman assaulted him and insulted his faith.

The PTI report further said a judicial magistrate had directed police investigating the case to name five other cops, apart from the sub-inspector already named.

This direction was reportedly based on a private complaint from the student.

Further investigation is underway.

Hindustan Times could not independently verify events between the day of the alleged incident and the day police registered a case and named suspects - May 24.

This incident comes against the backdrop of conflicts between religious communities in Karnataka, the most high-profile of which was the hijab row that saw the Karnataka high court dismiss petitions filed by a group of Muslim students seeking permission to wear hijabs inside classrooms.

(With PTI Inputs)

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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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