Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have arrested four more youths in connection with the alleged attack on three students of BJB Autonomous College in Bhubaneswar, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The four arrested have been identified as Ritesh Naik, Vicky Dalei, Pandia Das, and Laxminarayan, who hail from a nearby slum in the city.
According to police sources, a knife, a bat, stumps, and two motorcycles have been seized from the possession of the accused. Four among the eight arrested have criminal antecedents, the sources added. The police are making efforts to nab others involved in the incident.
Earlier, three youths were arrested from Mahisakhala and one from Kedarpalli in connection with the case. The attack happened when around 20 youths allegedly assaulted the undergraduate students, who were all inmates of the BR Ambedkar hostel of the college, following an altercation over playing cricket on the college playground last Saturday. As a result of the attack, one student sustained head injuries, while two others were stabbed in their hands.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Such incidents of violence against students are unacceptable and must be dealt with strictly. The authorities must take measures to ensure the safety and security of the students on campus.
