Alappuzha: A shocking incident of violence has been reported in Arookutty, Alappuzha, where a young man was brutally beaten after allegedly sending a simple "hello" message to a girl on Instagram.

The victim, identified as Jibin, was kidnapped, tied up, and assaulted by a group of goons, leaving him with serious injuries, including a broken rib and damage to his lungs.

Jibin, a private firm employee, was stopped by the accused at the Arookutty bridge for sending a message on social media to his girlfriend.

The goons allegedly forced him onto his bike and took him to an isolated house near Arookutty. Once there, they tied him up and manhandled him. Jibin's brother, Libin, named the primary suspects as Prabhijit and his accomplice, Cinthal, who were reportedly responsible for hitting Jibin. 

According to Libin, the attack was brutal, and Jibin suffered multiple blows. After the assault, the goons reportedly left the empty house. When Jibin regained consciousness and noticed the attackers were gone, he managed to escape. He contacted his friends and went to Cherthala Hospital for medical attention.

Due to the severity of his injuries, Jibin was transferred to Vandanam Medical College Hospital, where doctors found that his spine had been broken, and had penetrated his internal organs.

The police have initiated an investigation and are searching for the culprits.