Kerala: Minor assaulted by Jeep driver in Wagamon

A minor was assaulted by a jeep driver in Kerala's Idukki district. The boy was returning from a friend's residence when the driver caught hold of him and beat him. Search for the assaulter is underway.

Idukki(Kerala):A jeep driver in Wagamon assaulted a minor boy here on Tuesday.

The boy was found on Kaithapathal road in the same area and was taken to a hospital as he suffered severe injuries on the neck.

The victim was a student of class 11 in Wagamon Government School. He was returning from a friend's residence when the incident took place.

Upon hearing the jeep's horn, he moved aside from its path but the driver kept blowing the horn.

He later stepped out and held the victim by his neck. He beat him so aggressively that he had to be admitted to the hospital.

The police are investigating the case for further information. The whereabouts of the jeep drive are still unknown.

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