Kumundhoo islanders bash Indian teacher after accusing him of hitting student
15 May 2013, 5:13 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
An Indian physics teacher has been hospitalised after a group of angry islanders confronted him on the island of Kumundhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and beat him up after accusing him of hitting a student in the chest.
Police Media Official Ismail Ali confirmed the incident occurred and had been reported to police.
“At the time I don’t have details of the case. Police are still on the island since last night,” he said.
Speaking to Minivan News, Island Councilor Ali Anwar said he heard of the incident yesterday at 5:30pm.
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