Six students held for ragging at Naher College in Kannur

KANNUR: Six students from an arts and science college near here have been arrested for allegedly ragging a junior, police said on Tuesday.

Second year degree student Anshad of Naher Arts and Science College in Kanhirode near here was allegedly ragged by his senior students on November 5.

Muhammed Rashad, Muhammed Thameem, Abdul Khader, Muhammed Musammil, Muhammed Muhadees and Muhammed Safvan are those arrested. All the six were taken into custody early this morning from their homes.

Anshad said he was taken to the college toilet by the accused to evade CCTV camera and thrashed him continuously till he fell unconscious. He was allegedly taken to the hospital hours later.

Anshad alleged that he was subjected to the brutality for talking to girls. The seniors were also provoked after he rejected their demand for money, he said.
College authorities said disciplinary action would be taken against those who were involved in the ragging incident.