During the clash, Shahabas was brutally beaten by a group of students. He was hit on the head with a weapon called a nunchaku, which led to him losing consciousness shortly after reaching home.
Kerala: Today, 25th April: The Kerala High Court has denied bail to six juvenile students accused in the tragic murder of Muhammed Shahabas, a Class 10 student from MJ Higher Secondary School in Thamarassery. These six students are currently lodged in the Vellimadukunnu Observation Home (Juvenile Justice Home) in Kozhikode.
They had earlier approached the High Court seeking bail, but the court firmly refused, stating that “granting bail would pose a security threat to the students.”
The court also added that “bail is not a right at all stages.”
Before moving the High Court, the bail requests of the six accused had been dismissed by the Kozhikode Principal Sessions Court. The court emphasized the seriousness of the offence and the possible impact of the accused’s release on student safety in educational institutions.
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Background
This shocking incident took place on February 28, following a violent clash between students of MJ Higher Secondary School and Korangad Higher Secondary School, both located in Thamarassery. The altercation reportedly began over an art program at a tuition centre and escalated into a physical assault.
During the clash, Shahabas was brutally beaten by a group of students. He was hit on the head with a weapon called a nunchaku, which led to him losing consciousness shortly after reaching home.
Following the attack, Shahabas’ parents rushed him to a hospital in Thamarassery. When his condition worsened, he was shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. There, he was placed on a ventilator, and doctors tried to save him. However, despite their efforts, Shahabas died on March 1 while still under treatment.
The six accused students are being held at the Vellimadukunnu Juvenile Justice Home, awaiting further legal proceedings. The High Court’s rejection of their bail indicates a strong stance on ensuring campus safety and accountability, especially in cases involving violence among schoolchildren.
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