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A video showing Basava Venkata Ramana, founder of the coaching institute Indian Army Calling in Andhra Pradesh, assaulting a student with a belt has triggered widespread condemnation on social media. The incident, which occurred in December 2023, came to public attention recently after the video went viral.

In the video, the student is seen crying and attempting to shield himself from the blows while another man stands passively in the background. Two other students are also visible kneeling on the floor. Andhra Pradesh Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh denounced the assault as "unwarranted" and assured that the police would take appropriate action.

The Andhra Pradesh police confirmed the incident and stated that the victim had been identified. ''A team has been dispatched to record his statement, and a case will be registered,'' officials said, reported NDTV.

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The opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) levelled further allegations against Indian Army Calling founder Basava Venkata Ramana, accusing him of collecting exorbitant fees of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh from students under the pretext of securing their positions in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The party also claimed that Ramana installed hidden cameras in women’s rooms to blackmail and harass them.

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YSRCP further alleged that Ramana abducted and tortured four individuals who tried to expose his actions and exploited his political connections with MLA Gundu Shankar to extort money from businesses. They criticised the state government for failing to address such issues, jeopardising safety.

Police officials stated that they are investigating these allegations, including claims of extortion and harassment, against Ramana.