Student's Testicle Removed After Brutal Assault

Two students, Akshay Saju and Gautham Krishna, both 18, were arrested and remanded for 14 days in judicial custody in connection with a severe assault on a fellow student in Thodupuzha. The victim sustained grave injuries to his genitals, resulting in the surgical removal of his right testicle.

These two arrested individuals are classmates of the victim, who hails from Anakkara. The assault allegedly occurred on August 10. A third accused, identified as a minor, has been sent to a juvenile home in Kottayam after initial release to his parents. Investigators are examining a provocative Instagram message sent by the minor to the victim after the incident.

Initially, Akshay and Gautham were not named in the case, with police stating they only witnessed the minor's alleged assault. However, further investigation established their involvement, leading to their arrest. Public protests, including a march by the SFI, had called for a more thorough investigation into the incident.