Bengaluru News: A college professor was reportedly assaulted by three men in southern Bengaluru after he confronted them about littering on the road. The incident took place in Kumaraswamy Layout on April 21, prompting the local police to arrest the suspects involved.

The professor, Arobindo Gupta, who teaches at Dayananda Sagar Institutions, was riding his motorcycle when he noticed the trio throwing litter, including a plastic glass, from their auto-rickshaw. When Gupta objected to their behaviour, the situation escalated, leading to an assault.

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The arrested individuals have been identified as Bhanuprasad (26), Sharath (23) and Amruth Kumar (24), all from the Ittamadu area of Banashankari. The police reported that the attack occurred around 4:15 PM outside the college campus.

According to a memo from the hospital, Gupta sustained injuries after being struck with a helmet and punched in the face during the altercation. Following the incident, the hospital notified the police, who promptly began an investigation.

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According to a Deccan Herald report, in a video shared by Gupta, he expressed his frustration over the attack, stating, "This is the result of protesting against littering on the road. Their actions could have caused my motorcycle to skid." He explained that while he was riding, one of the men threw a liquid-filled glass onto the road. When he confronted them, the three men exited the auto and assaulted him.

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Gupta, a 46-year-old resident of Whitefield, reported the incident to the police, leading to the swift identification and arrest of the suspects. The police have since registered a case of assault against them.


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