Kochi: Seven boys have been nabbed in connection with an attack on a 17-year-old boy in Kalamassery. The police will hand over the report to Child Welfare Committee for further course of action as the accused are minors. The 17-year-old boy was beaten up brutally by his friends for informing their drug usage to families. The video footage of the attack was circulated widely on social media.
The boy was beaten on top of a building by seven other boys. After beating him up, the boys also made the victim dance and stand on his knees. The video of the attack was captured by one of the boys. The news of the incident came out when this video was released online.
The victim is undergoing treatment at Kalamassery Medical College. His health condition is stable as per reports.