A disturbing incident of bullying has come to light at the Nehru Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. At least 13 first-year undergraduate students have been suspended for allegedly assaulting a senior student on the college campus.
The incident took place on March 20, reportedly over accusations of theft. A video of the incident, which has not been independently verified, shows the senior student being forced to kneel and keep his hands raised by a group of students surrounding him.
The senior student can be seen pleading in pain, saying his left hand aches severely. He even loses balance and collapses once, but the other students continue to intimidate him. The video appears to have been shot in a dormitory or hostel of the college.
Dr. Maheswaran, the deputy Chief Warden of the Institute, confirmed the incident and stated that the college administration has taken swift action. “The Principal cum Chief Warden has constituted an enquiry committee to investigate the matter,” he said.
The 13 students involved in the incident have been identified and suspended. The college administration has also informed the police about the incident. The suspended students, along with their parents, have been directed to appear for an enquiry on March 24.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students on college campuses. The college administration’s prompt action in suspending the students involved and initiating an enquiry is a welcome step towards addressing the issue.