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Non-Bailable Charge Added in IGNTU Assault on Assamese Student as CM Vows Action

Investigators are examining whether the attack had a racial motive after suspects questioned the student about his origin.

Overview

  • The FIR names Anurag Pandey, Jatin Singh, Rajnish Tripathi, Vishal Yadav and Utkarsh Singh, who were expelled by IGNTU after a CCTV-led internal inquiry.
  • After the medico-legal report noted injuries to the nose and area below the eyes, police added BNS Section 114 for causing grievous hurt, making the case non-bailable with a potential seven-year term.
  • Officers said the assault occurred inside a hostel room in the early hours of January 13 and that the accused had questioned the victim about his place of origin before the attack.
  • No arrests have been reported, with police saying the students are out of station or have returned home and have been served summons.
  • Chief minister Mohan Yadav pledged strict action as campus protests and political statements kept pressure on university and district authorities.