Overview
- CCTV footage captured the Kurla attack and led to the swift arrest of all five accused, who were remanded to police custody until November 29.
- Investigators registered a case under Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempt to commit culpable homicide rather than attempted murder, citing no proven intent to kill.
- The 21-year-old victim, identified in reports as Abdul or Abul Rehman, sustained about 35% burns and remains under treatment.
- Police have described the episode as a prank gone wrong, while the family alleges prior bullying and is pressing for attempted murder charges.
- According to police accounts, the group threw eggs and stones at the student before petrol was poured on him and a lighter ignited his shirt.