Archive · 1 Oct 2025
DU Students from Kerala Allegedly Assaulted Near Red Fort
Two students from Kerala, studying in Delhi, claimed they were beaten up near the Red Fort after being falsely accused of stealing.
A member of parliament is urging the police to investigate the incident, calling it an assault and a cultural insult.
The police have a different story, saying hawkers accused the students of not paying for goods.
They also said that there was a physical altercation before police arrived.
The police have initiated an inquiry to look into the matter further.
Two DU students from Kerala alleged they were assaulted near the Red Fort.
The students were accused of theft by hawkers.
An MP has demanded a probe into the incident, citing custodial assault.
Police have launched an inquiry into the allegations.
Police state that hawkers said the students did not pay for goods purchased.
- Who
- Two Delhi University students from Kerala and, according to police, several hawkers.
- What
- Allegations of assault, humiliation, and theft accusations.
- When
- September 24.
- Where
- Near Red Fort, Delhi.
- Why
- A dispute that started with an alleged theft
- Victims
- Two DU students from Kerala (Aswanth I T and Sudhin K)
- Location
- Near Red Fort, Delhi
- Incident Date
- September 24
- Allegations
- Custodial assault, theft accusations, cultural humiliation
- Involved Parties
- Students, hawkers, police officers (allegedly)
- MP Involvement
- John Brittas wrote to Delhi Police Chief
- Police Response
- Ordered an inquiry