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: A video of a Plus Two student being thrashed by classmates at Valad High School in Wayanad went viral on WhatsApp. The education department launched an inquiry into the altercation.
What happens when a 15-second clip of a school uniform, a hostel prank, or a classroom argument escapes the confines of a private chat and lands on the 'For You' page of millions? The answer is a complex tapestry of digital vigilantism, moral panic, legal scrutiny, and psychological trauma.