Mangaluru ragging: 9 students booked for kidnapping, assaulting juniors at Srinivas University
Synopsis
Nine seniors at Srinivas University in Mangaluru allegedly kidnapped two first-year students, stripped them, and attacked one with an iron knuckleduster — then threatened to kill them if they went to the police. The victims stayed silent for over a month before finally filing a complaint on 23 September, revealing a pattern of campus intimidation that persisted long after the assault.
Key Takeaways
Nine senior students of Srinivas University, Pandeshwar, Mangaluru were booked on 25 September 2026 for a suspected ragging incident.
The alleged assault occurred on 19 August between 3:19 pm and 6 pm ; victims are two Kerala -origin first-year BBA students.
Accused allegedly kidnapped, stripped, and assaulted the victims — one used an iron knuckleduster targeting the head and neck.
Ashrak allegedly recorded the assault on his phone; Uvais allegedly threatened victims with death to prevent a police complaint.
Victims approached police on 23 September , over a month after the incident, citing fear of threats.
Case registered under BNS 2023 Sections 140(3), 127(2), 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 109, 190 and Karnataka Education Act, 1983 Section 116.
Mangaluru South police on Friday, 25 September 2026, booked nine senior students of Srinivas University, Pandeshwar, in coastal Karnataka, for allegedly kidnapping, stripping, and brutally assaulting two first-year students in a suspected ragging incident. The victims, both from Kerala, are enrolled in the first-year BBA Port Shipping Logistics programme at the institution.
What the Complaint Alleges
According to the complaint filed by victim Ameer Ali, the incident occurred on 19 August between 3:19 pm and 6 pm. The accused seniors allegedly dragged the two students off the road outside the college, forced them onto a motorcycle, and took them to a room in a private house. Once there, the accused allegedly compelled the victims to undress and remain in their underwear; when the students cried for help, their mouths were reportedly covered and they were assaulted.
The complaint names nine accused: Naseed Ameer, Adil M, Ashrak, Anish, Uvais, Rohan Ramesh, Adil V.P., Rehan M.P., and Shinas. According to the complaint, Naseed Ameer allegedly beat the victims with a belt, while Adil M assaulted them with a clothes hanger. Other accused allegedly attacked the students with their hands.
Iron Knuckleduster and Death Threats
The assault reportedly escalated when Rehan M.P. allegedly struck the victims with an iron knuckleduster, targeting Ameer Ali's head and neck. When another student named Alfaz attempted to intervene, Rehan allegedly aimed blows at his forehead. The victims reportedly managed to partially evade the strikes but sustained grazing injuries to their heads and shoulders. The complaint stated that direct hits could have caused fatal injuries.
Meanwhile, Ashrak allegedly recorded the assault on his mobile phone, and Uvais reportedly threatened the victims with death, warning that they would be 'chopped into pieces with a knife inside the college' if they approached the police. The two students were allegedly held captive until approximately 6 pm.
Harassment Continued on Campus
Following the incident, Naseed Ameer allegedly continued to intimidate the victims on campus, reportedly ordering them to attend classes clean-shaven and without shoes. The prolonged intimidation, combined with fear of the threats, delayed the victims from seeking help. They eventually informed their families and approached the police on 23 September — more than a month after the alleged assault.
Sections Invoked and Investigation
Mangaluru South police have registered a case under Sections 140(3), 127(2), 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 109, and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, as well as Section 116 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983. Investigation into the allegations is ongoing. This case comes amid a persistent national debate over ragging in higher educational institutions, with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and courts repeatedly mandating anti-ragging measures that critics argue remain poorly enforced at the ground level.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the college administration was informed between the date of the alleged assault and the formal police complaint.
Point of View
Campus power hierarchies, and institutional silence routinely suppress complaints long enough for perpetrators to feel safe. The use of an iron knuckleduster and the filming of the assault suggest this was not spontaneous but premeditated, raising serious questions about whether the college's internal anti-ragging committee ever functioned. Karnataka's invocation of both the new BNS and the Karnataka Education Act signals intent, but enforcement of anti-ragging provisions has historically plateaued at the FIR stage. The real accountability test is whether the institution faces consequences alongside the individual accused.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Srinivas University ragging case in Mangaluru?
Nine senior students of Srinivas University in Pandeshwar, Mangaluru, were booked on 25 September 2026 for allegedly kidnapping two first-year BBA students on 19 August, forcing them to undress, and assaulting them with a belt, clothes hanger, and an iron knuckleduster. The victims, both from Kerala, approached the police only on 23 September after delays caused by death threats from the accused.
Who are the accused in the Mangaluru ragging case?
The nine accused are Naseed Ameer, Adil M, Ashrak, Anish, Uvais, Rohan Ramesh, Adil V.P., Rehan M.P., and Shinas — all senior students of Srinivas University, Pandeshwar. A case has been registered against all nine by Mangaluru South police.
Why did the victims take over a month to file a police complaint?
According to the complaint, the victims delayed approaching the police due to threats from the accused, particularly from Uvais, who allegedly warned them they would be 'chopped into pieces with a knife inside the college' if they informed the police. They eventually told their families and filed a complaint on 23 September.
What legal sections have been invoked against the accused?
Mangaluru South police registered the case under Sections 140(3), 127(2), 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 109, and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, along with Section 116 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1983, which specifically covers ragging-related offences.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Mangaluru South police have taken up further investigation into the allegations. No arrests have been confirmed in the reports so far, and it is not yet known whether the college administration faces any action under anti-ragging regulations.
