School boy attacked for talking to a girl in Karnataka, 4 detained

An incident of a schoolboy being attacked for talking to a girl at school was reported from Hubballi in Karnataka on Monday, July 8.

Police Commissioner for Hubballi and Dharwad, N Shashikumar, said that a video of a gang of five to six members attacking a schoolboy had gone viral on



social media.

He said that the incident caused concern among schools, colleges, and parents.

“Considering the seriousness of the situation, action has been initiated. The investigation was taken up following a complaint by the principal of the school,” he said.