In a disturbing incident, an army officer was attacked by a mob during his visit to a National Cadet Corps (NCC) training camp in Thrikkakkara, Kerala.
The incident took place on December 23 at the NCC training camp organized by the KMM College of Arts and Science. According to the FIR, the mob stormed the premises, allegedly fueled by unverified rumors of suspected food poisoning, causing chaos and disrupting the camp’s regular activities.
The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, sparked public outrage. Footage showed two men attacking the officer, who remained calm and did not retaliate despite the aggression.
Following the response, police arrested the two suspects, identified as Nishad from Fort Kochi and Navas from Palluruthi, as reported by news agency PTI. Their arrests were recorded after NCC officials confirmed their involvement.
Uniformed officers were brutally attacked at KMM College, Thrikkakkara, Kerala!
NCC cadets suffered food poisoning, leading to chaos. While controlling the situation, Lt. Col. Karnail Singh was viciously attacked by intruders, driven by panic and reckless media hysteria.
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The two suspects entered the college where the training camp was taking place at around 11.30 pm and confronted Lt. Col. Karneyil Singh, the administrative officer of the 21 Kerala NCC Battalion. They reportedly threatened and assaulted the officer before being taken into custody.
According to the FIR, the first accused allegedly attacked the officer with a sharp object, inflicting injuries on his cheek, neck and back while obstructing him from discharging his official duties. The attack took place during the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) organized by the 21 Kerala Battalion NCC, where the officer was serving as the camp commander.
Defense sources revealed that a leader of a local student wing of a political party was reportedly part of the gang involved in the attack.
The suspects are facing multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 329(3) (criminal trespass), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 115(2) ) (voluntarily causing pain). Additional charges include 118(1) (causing (severe) pain by dangerous means), 121(1) (discouraging a public servant from his duty by causing pain) and 3(5) (criminal acts committed with common intentions).
The attack followed a suspected case of food poisoning at the same NCC camp, which left 60 cadets hospitalized. The incident took place last Monday during the 10-day combined annual training camp organized by the 21 Kerala Battalion NCC.
According to an official statement, the NCC has initiated a departmental investigation into the incident.
“An urgent inquiry has been ordered in response to the physical discomfort experienced by cadets at the NCC camp organized at Thrikakkara KMM College. The investigation will be conducted by a committee headed by Brigadier Suresh G, the NCC Group Commander of Kollam,” the spokesperson said. statement said.
The officiating Additional Director General of the NCC has directed the panel, headed by Brigadier Suresh, to submit its findings without delay.
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