Sajjad Ahmed is pursuing his doctorate in adult education stream at Barkatullah University.
A 28-year-old student from Kashmir pursuing his PhD from Barkatullah University was on Wednesday attacked by some unidentified persons near a stationary shop, a senior official said.
"The incident occurred in noon when Sajjad Ahmed was standing at a stationary shop near Surendra Place for purchasing some articles when a group of eight-ten persons attacked him," Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Bhopal, Raman Singh told Press Trust of India.
Mr Ahmed is pursuing his doctorate in adult education stream. On the complaint filed by him with Bagh Sevania police station, a case has been lodged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for rioting and criminal intimidation.
In the past, some Kashmiri students of Barkatullah University had staged a protest before the Vice Chancellor's office after they were targeted by some unidentified men.