'You dare to demand Modi's resignation?' Masked men assault protester in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A member of the All India Students Association (AISA) was allegedly attacked over a remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The incident, according to AISA, occurred on Tuesday night when a 19-year-old student was assaulted by a group of unidentified persons, who also threatened him, saying: “You dare to demand the resignation of Modi?”Four unknown persons, who were wearing masks, travelling on two two-wheelers, allegedly blocked the student who was on his way home at around 10.30pm, confirmed his identity before hitting his right leg with a piece of hard wood before fleeing the scene.The student reportedly incurred serious injuries on his leg which had to be plastered. The teen had been actively participating in the protests at Freedom Park in solidarity with the nationwide youth movement demanding the resignation of former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.An FIR was lodged at the Jalahalli Police Station. “No arrests have been made so far in this case; investigation is in progress,” police said.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in BengaluruStay updated with the latest Bengaluru news. Download the TOI App.