Mangaluru (TOI): An undated video of a boy with a bandage being allegedly assaulted by a 'guru' went viral, prompting a police complaint at Vittal police station on Wednesday.
Shesappa Bedradka of a dalit organization lodged a complaint and urged police to take action against Somasundara Shastri, who was seen beating the boy.
The complainant stated that the boy was beaten up when he tried to run away.
The teacher allegedly got hold of him again and asked about his caste. Police said the incident may have occurred at Veda Adhayana shale at Panchalingeshwara Temple, Vittal, during the holidays."The officials will investigate the matter,'' police said.