Bengaluru, September 2, 2025 – What was meant to be a joyous Onam celebration in Bengaluru turned tragic when a violent clash broke out, leaving a Malayali student critically injured. The incident has sent shockwaves through the student community, raising concerns about safety during cultural gatherings.
The victim has been identified as Adithyan, a third-year nursing student at Bengaluru’s Acharya Nursing College. A native of Ernakulam, Kerala, Adithyan was allegedly stabbed following an argument that escalated during the Onam festivities on campus.
He is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital, and his condition is reported to be critical.
Authorities confirmed that a probe has been launched to identify and nab the accused involved in the stabbing. Police officials are gathering eyewitness accounts and reviewing the sequence of events that led to the clash.
The incident has sparked widespread concern among Malayali students and the broader nursing community in Bengaluru, many of whom had come together to celebrate Kerala’s harvest festival.
The stabbing has highlighted growing concerns about student safety during cultural celebrations in Bengaluru’s colleges and universities. Onam, traditionally a festival of unity and joy, has now been marred by violence, prompting calls for stricter security at such events.
As Adithyan fights for his life, the Malayali student community in Bengaluru waits anxiously for justice. The investigation will determine how a campus celebration turned into a crime scene.
