Kerala Man Attacked By Former Schoolmate Over Spat That Happened 50 Years Ago

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The victim, VJ Babu, was allegedly assaulted by his former classmate, Balakrishnan, and another man, Mathew Valiyaplakkal, over an incident from their childhood
A 62-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by a former schoolmate and another individual in Kerala's Kasaragod district over a disagreement that dates back more than 50 years. The victim, identified as VJ Babu, was attacked by his former classmate, Balakrishnan, and another man, Mathew Valiyaplakkal, in what police described as a grudge rooted in their childhood.
The assault took place on June 2, just a few days after an informal school reunion. According to police, Babu and Balakrishnan, who studied together in fourth grade, got into a heated verbal argument during the reunion.
The dispute centred on an incident from their school days, where Balakrishnan claimed Babu had attacked him when they were children. Although the argument at the reunion appeared to have been resolved, it seems the bitterness from that childhood spat had not fully faded, India Today reported.
A few days later, Balakrishnan, accompanied by Mathew Valiyaplakkal, confronted Babu once again. This time, the confrontation escalated quickly into violence.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), Balakrishnan grabbed Babu by the collar, while Mathew struck him on the face and back with a stone. Babu sustained injuries during the attack and is now receiving medical treatment at Kannur Government Medical College Hospital in Pariyaram.
The Kasaragod police have arrested both men, Balakrishnan and Mathew, for their roles in the assault. They have been charged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including wrongful restraint, voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons or means, and acting with a common intention to commit the offence.
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June 10, 2025, 17:37 IST

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