Karnataka: Two Boys Tied to School Windows, Beaten After Cricket Ball Hits Woman in Bagalkot
Two boys, including a 14-year-old, were allegedly tied to school windows and beaten with slippers and hands by a group of adults in Karnataka's Bagalkot district after a cricket ball they were playing with accidentally hit a woman. The children were injured and hospitalised. Following a complaint by their parents, Kerur police launched an investigation into the incident.
Two boys were allegedly tied to the windows of a school and beaten by a group of adults in Karnataka's Bagalkot district after a cricket ball they were playing with accidentally struck a woman, police said on Monday, June 22. The incident, which occurred in the Kerur area on Sunday, has triggered outrage among local residents and prompted a police investigation.
According to police, the boys were playing cricket on a school ground when the ball accidentally hit a woman nearby. What began as a minor incident allegedly escalated into a vigilante-style assault, leaving both children injured and requiring medical treatment. Bengaluru Shocker: Migrant Worker Arrested After Raping 11-Year-Old Girl, Given INR 150 To Stay Silent.
Police said one of the victims is 14 years old. The two boys were playing cricket at a school ground when the ball struck a woman. Following the incident, a group of adults allegedly confronted the children. Investigators said the accused then tied the boys to school windows and assaulted them with slippers and their hands. The children sustained injuries in the attack and were later hospitalised for treatment.
Following a complaint lodged by the boys' parents, Kerur police launched an investigation into the incident. Police identified the accused as Renuka Sharanar, Basavaraj Sharanar and Abhi Lamani. Karnataka Shocker: 22-Year-Old Nagaland Woman Found Hanging in Chikkamagaluru; Diary Exposes Harassment ‘In the Name of Love’.
Officials are examining the circumstances surrounding the assault and collecting statements from witnesses and those involved. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation, police said.
The incident has sparked anger among local residents, many of whom questioned the use of violence against children over what police described as an accidental incident. The alleged assault has also drawn attention to concerns about vigilante-style responses to minor disputes, particularly when minors are involved. Authorities have urged the public to resolve disagreements through legal channels and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
Cricket is widely played in schools and open grounds across India, and accidental incidents involving balls striking passersby or nearby residents are not uncommon. However, the alleged tying up and assault of children has drawn scrutiny due to the severity of the response. Police said the investigation is ongoing and further details will emerge as statements are recorded and evidence is reviewed.
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