Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 21 (ANI): In a shocking incident in Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, a girl was assaulted by a fellow student who reportedly had a crush on her.

According to Superintendent of Police Yathish N., the attack occurred on the morning of August 20 when the girl was on her way to college.

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The boy, known to the victim, approached her and, after his advances were rejected, attacked her with a weapon, injuring her hand.

The victim is currently receiving treatment at the government hospital.

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A case has been registered at the D.K. Women's Police Station under case number 42/2024, invoking sections 78, 126(2), 118(1), 238 BNS 2023, and section 12 of the POCSO Act.

The investigation is ongoing. (ANI)

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