SHIVAMOGGA: A Hindu youth, who was going on a two-wheeler with a Muslim co-worker was waylaid and brutally assaulted by a group of Muslim youths. The incident occurred near Seegehatti on May 1, but has come to light only now.
The incident took place on June 1 and came to light late. Nandan is an assaulted youth. Nandan and the young woman from different community, were working in the same private company. Nandan and the young woman were going on a bike for work. Muslim youths who noticed him going on a bike and blocked the bike. Later, Nandan was dragged to a local timber yard and assaulted. The young man ran away from the spot.
The assaulted youth is being treated at McGgan Hospital. MLA Channabasappa visited McGgan Hospital and inquired about the youth’s health. A case has been registered in Doddapet police station regarding the incident.