Kolhapur Hostel Ragging Horror: Viral Video Shows Minor Boys Beaten With Belt and Bat

Kolhapur Hostel Ragging Horror: Viral Video Shows Minor Boys Beaten With Belt and Bat
A 16-year-old boy injured in brutal assault at Shamrao Patil Shikshan Sanstha premises in Talsande; police case registered
A shocking case of ragging has emerged from a boys’ hostel in Talsande village of Kolhapur’s Hatkanangale taluka, where senior students were seen brutally assaulting younger boys with belts, bats, and sticks. The incident took place at the premises of Shamrao Patil Shikshan Sanstha around 5 am on October 6.
According to reports, the violent act was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage. The footage shows terrified minors being beaten mercilessly as others record the incident. One of the victims, 16-year-old Siddhivinayak Mohite, sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at CPR Hospital in Kolhapur.
Following the circulation of the videos, local police registered a case against the hostel rector and initiated an investigation. Despite multiple clips surfacing online, hostel authorities have not yet released an official statement.
𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 | A gang of relatively elder youth painfully beat up young boys at Shamrao Patil Shikshan Sanstha premises with bats & belts. The institution claims that it… pic.twitter.com/FRDQzjpWP5
— MUMBAI NEWS (@Mumbaikhabar9) October 10, 2025
The incident has reignited concerns over student safety and the lack of supervision in educational hostels, with parents and citizens demanding strict action against those responsible.