Wayanad Teen Assault: Viral Video of Brutal Attack Leads to Police Case
A shocking incident of violence has come to light in Kalpetta, Wayanad, where a 16-year-old boy was brutally assaulted by two other teenagers. The attack, which occurred a few days ago, gained widespread attention after a video of the assault began circulating on social media platforms over the weekend.
Details of the Assault and Police Response
The assault is reported to have taken place around 3 pm last Wednesday on the Kalpetta-Mess House Road. According to police sources, the video footage, which is approximately seven minutes long, shows the victim, a student of Govt Higher Secondary School in Kaniyambetta, being subjected to a vicious attack. The footage captures scenes of the boy being struck repeatedly on the face and head with a stick, kicked in the face, and forced to hold the attackers' feet while apologizing.
Following the emergence of the video on Saturday, Kalpetta police swiftly registered a case against the two accused teenagers. Police officials confirmed that the FIR was filed on the same day the video went viral. In a related development, one of the accused voluntarily appeared at the police station, though the motive behind the assault remains under investigation.
Investigation and Community Impact
Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the incident, focusing on the circumstances leading to the attack and the identities of those involved. The police are examining the video evidence and other details to piece together the events. This case highlights growing concerns about teen violence and the role of social media in bringing such incidents to public attention.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent such acts of aggression among youth. As the investigation continues, police are urging the public to refrain from sharing the graphic video to avoid further trauma to the victim and his family.
