A 19-year-old student was allegedly assaulted for reporting drug abuse at Thodupuzha in Idukki district.

The victim, a Kumily resident enrolled in a laptop and mobile repair course in Thodupuzha, lived in a hostel with 13 students in three rooms. After noticing three students using ganja, he informed the institute’s faculty.

The teachers instructed him to record video evidence of the drug use. Following their instructions, he recorded a clip and handed it over to the officials. Although the faculty summoned and questioned the accused students, they took no disciplinary action and concealed the matter instead of informing the police.

After discovering the identity of their accuser, the students allegedly assaulted him and severely injured his genitals.

Following widespread coverage of the incident, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala directed the Idukki District Police Chief to take strict action. Acting on the directive, the police registered a case against the accused on charges of attempt to murder and provisions under the Anti Ragging Act.

Activists of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) staged a protest march to the institute demanding stern action against the culprits. The protest lasted over two hours and was called off after authorities assured strict measures against the offenders.

Published - August 19, 2026 09:02 pm IST