Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Engineering Student Assaulted at Hyderabad Dandiya Event
An engineering student named Nehan Ali Khan was attacked at a Dandiya event in Hyderabad.
While at the event, people asked his name, and after he stated it, they assaulted him.
He reported the assault to the police.
The police have filed a case against the attackers.
The incident took place at The Park Hotel.
Some Hindu organizations suggested event organizers check IDs and apply a tilak to people from other communities, potentially indicating a pre-existing tension.
Police are currently investigating the details surrounding the assault.
An engineering student was assaulted at a Dandiya event in Hyderabad.
The assault occurred after the student revealed his name.
The incident took place at The Park Hotel.
The police have registered a case based on the student's complaint.
Hindu organizations suggested event organizers check Aadhaar cards and apply tilak.
- Who
- Nehan Ali Khan and unidentified assailants
- What
- Assault at a Dandiya event
- When
- August 29
- Where
- The Park Hotel in Hyderabad
- Why
- Assault occurred after revealing his name; motives under investigation
Victim Account
Other Perspectives
Incident Triggers
Victim Account
Assault triggered by revealing his name.
Other Perspectives
Hindu organizations called for identity checks before the event
- Victim
- Nehan Ali Khan, 25-year-old engineering student
- Incident
- Assault during a Dandiya event
- Location
- The Park Hotel, Hyderabad
- Date
- August 29
- Alleged Assailants
- Laxman, Deepak, Bharath, Chandra Kanth, and others
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 89(2), 329(4), 115(2) r/w 3(5)
Sources
Student Alleges Assault At Hyderabad Dandiya Event After Revealing His Name
Student assaulted at Hyderabad Dandiya event after revealing his name
Dandiya Event Turns Violent: Group Of People Assaults Student Over His Identity At Hyderabad Hotel – Video
'Garba Jihad,' 'For Hindus Only': How Hate Became The New Normal In Navratri
Student Assaulted During Dandiya in Hyderabad, Case Booked