Former students in Madhya Pradesh attack college professor with chilli powder and sticks

Updated on June 16, 2024, 08:19 IST

Sources from the college said that no one came to help Dhakad during the attack. After the attackers fled, he was taken to a nearby hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was referred to a hospital in Bhopal for treatment.

Professor from Madhya Pradesh attacked with sticks and chili powder | Symbolic image

Betul: An assistant professor of Sanskrit at the Government Jaywanti Haksar (JH) College in Madhya Pradesh was brutally attacked on Friday afternoon. Professor Neeraj Dhakad was allegedly attacked by a former student, Annu Thakur, and his associates. An attempt to murder case has been registered against the attackers and efforts are on to arrest the suspects, Betul Police Commissioner Nischal Jharia said.

Eyewitnesses said that Annu Thakur, along with five to seven others, threw chilli powder in Dhakad’s eyes and beat him with sticks until he lost consciousness. Video footage showed the attackers approaching Dhakad’s room with their faces covered and sticks in their hands.

Kotwali police station in-charge Devkaran Deharia confirmed that a case has been filed against Annu Thakur and his accomplices and that their arrest is expected soon.

Sources from the college said that no one came to help Dhakad during the attack. After the attackers fled, he was taken to a nearby hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was referred to a hospital in Bhopal for further treatment.

In his complaint, Dhakad said he was in the Sanskrit department when five youths attacked him. They threw chilli powder in his eyes and hit him on the head with sticks, causing at least 10 blows. His hands and legs were also broken.

Ghanshyam Madaan, president of the Janbhagidari Samiti of JH College, said the attackers were not current students of the college. He mentioned that he had been informed about the attack and speculated that it might be linked to an earlier incident in which some students had tried to steal Dhakad’s seal and manhandled him.

Dhakad had lodged a complaint with the university administration about the incident but did not pursue the matter further, Madaan added.

Sources from the college said that no one came to help Dhakad during the attack. After the attackers fled, he was taken to a nearby hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was referred to a hospital in Bhopal for treatment.

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