Puttur: In yet another case of moral policing in Dakshina Kannada district unidentified people on Thursday evening assaulted two people including one student here in Puttur.
The victims have reportedly been hospitalized after the assault. They have been identified as Mohammed Ziyad (17), a student of Government PU College, and Mohammed Ejaz (20). Ziyad reportedly is a resident of Chikkamudnur village while Ejaz is a resident of Jedekallu.
According to the reports, Ziyad was on his way home after finishing his college hours, when a two-wheeler rammed into him after which he fell on the road. When he confronted the two-wheeler rider, the rider and pillion rider reportedly assaulted Ziyad.
When Ejaz tried to intervene, they further assaulted Ejaz and fled from the scene. The two victim youngsters were later taken to hospital where they are being treated.
Puttur Police has registered a case in this regard and is investigating the matter.
