By Safiya Begum
Tirupati: In a horrifying incident that has sparked outrage across Andhra Pradesh, a Dalit B.Tech student was brutally tortured, allegedly by junior students and known rowdy-sheeters. The assault, reportedly driven by caste-based hatred, occurred near Chandragiri in Tirupati district.
The victim, James, a final-year engineering student, released a disturbing video detailing the inhuman torture he endured, which has since gone viral on social media.
Table of Contents
- Caste-Based Abuse Escalates to Brutal Violence
- Kidnapped and Tortured by Rowdy-Sheeters
- Victim Left Unconscious, Rescued and Hospitalized
- Police Reluctance Raises Serious Allegations
- Victim Suffers Serious Injuries, Transferred for Treatment
- Public Demands Justice as Video Goes Viral
- Caste-Based Violence in Educational Institutions Under Spotlight
Caste-Based Abuse Escalates to Brutal Violence
James, a final-year B.Tech student, was studying in a private engineering college near Chandragiri. According to the victim, his junior, Yashwanth Naidu, repeatedly abused him using caste slurs, despite James requesting respect and restraint. This confrontation allegedly provoked Yashwanth, who then conspired to attack James.
Kidnapped and Tortured by Rowdy-Sheeters
On Tuesday, James was visiting his brother-in-law near Mangalam when he was abducted by Yashwanth and his associates, including notorious rowdy-sheeters Rupesh, Chhota Blade, Kiran, Jagga, and Nani. He was forcibly dragged into a car and subjected to horrifying abuse:
- Beaten with hockey sticks and iron rods
- Slashed on the head with knives
- Underwear stuffed into his mouth to silence his screams
- Forced to drink urine and urinated on
- Locked up in a lodge near Tiruchanur and tortured for over 36 hours
This story was originally published in munsifdaily.com. Read the full story here.