The Ashok Nagar police have arrested three students from Kerala for allegedly assaulting a private firm employee over a parking row in front his house on October 22. The accused have been identified as Basil Verghese, Taras Raji, and Sandeep Mahadev, students pursuing BBA, MSc, and B.Tech respectively.
According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight on October 22 when the trio planned a trip and booked a Zoomcar. When they arrived in the neighbourhood to pick up the vehicle, the victim Azar Ahmed noticed the unfamiliar faces and questioned them about their presence and why they were parking in the area.
Police said the questioning angered the trio, who allegedly attacked Ahmed without provocation. Despite Mr. Ahmed attempting to clarify, the youths grew more aggressive, pushed him to the ground, beat him up, and stamped him while he was lying unconcious.
A few residents of a nearby building recorded the assault on video before alerting the police. The video soon went viral, prompting swift police action.
Published – November 24, 2025 11:30 pm IST
