Police in Dehradun have registered a case against 4 named people and 15–20 others after 2 youths were allegedly attacked outside SGRR School in the Lalpul area of Patelnagar. The complaint followed a video showing one of the victims being dragged and beaten on a public road.

The incident allegedly occurred at about one:30 PM on 7 October. According to complainant Ankaj, he was travelling through the area with his friend Vivek Sahni when they saw a school student being beaten by a group of 15–20 boys.

The student allegedly approached the 2 youths for help. When Ankaj and Vivek asked the group why the student was being assaulted, the attackers allegedly turned on them and began beating them.

What the complaint alleges

Ankaj told police that the group used sticks, a patal and belts during the assault. Video footage provided to police appears to show a young man pulling Vivek by his hair and dragging him along the road. People nearby can also be seen allegedly striking him with belts, sticks and kicks.

Vivek suffered a head injury in the incident, according to the complaint. After the alleged assault, Ankaj took him to Doon Medical College for treatment. The complaint was submitted along with a medical report and a recording of the incident.

Ankaj has also alleged that Vivek’s mobile phone was taken from his pocket during the attack. The complaint further alleges that a silver chain was removed from his neck and ₹8,000 was taken from his pocket.

These are allegations recorded in the complaint. The police investigation will establish the circumstances of the incident and the roles of the people named.

FIR and police investigation

Patelnagar police registered a case on the basis of Ankaj’s complaint. The named people are Prajwal, Aditya Garg, Ayush Pandit and Tushar, along with 15–20 other people.

The FIR cites Sections 115(2), 191(2) and 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police are examining the video, medical report and other available evidence as part of the investigation.

The registration of an FIR does not establish guilt. Any further action, including arrests or charges supported by evidence, will depend on the police investigation and subsequent legal process.

Earlier incident near a Dehradun school

The Patelnagar case follows another reported disturbance near a school in Gujarada, Rajpur, 2 days earlier. A video from that incident showed some youths allegedly carrying swords outside the school, amid a dispute and fighting near the roadside.

Rajpur police took cognisance of the video and detained 4 youths before taking action against them. The 2 incidents have renewed concerns about fights and public disorder around schools in Dehradun.

Both cases involved alleged violence on roads near educational institutions. The reported use of weapons or sticks has also raised questions about the safety of students and young people around school areas.

Conclusion

Patelnagar police are investigating the alleged assault outside SGRR School after registering a case based on Ankaj’s complaint. The video, medical report and other evidence will be important to determining what happened and the responsibility of those named.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the alleged assault take place?

It allegedly took place near SGRR School in the Lalpul area of Dehradun’s Patelnagar locality.

Q. When did the incident occur?

The complaint states that it happened at about one:30 PM on 7 October.

Q. Who complained to the police?

Ankaj submitted the complaint to Patelnagar police.

Q. Who was injured?

Ankaj’s friend, Vivek Sahni, suffered a head injury, according to the complaint.

Q. What property was allegedly taken?

The complaint alleges that a mobile phone, a silver chain and ₹8,000 were taken during the assault.

Q. How many people have been named in the case?

The FIR names Prajwal, Aditya Garg, Ayush Pandit and Tushar, along with 15–20 other people.

Q. Which legal sections are cited in the FIR?

The FIR cites Sections 115(2), 191(2) and 309(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Q. What evidence are police examining?

Police are examining the video recording, medical report and other evidence connected with the complaint.