According to police, the complainant said that the students had earlier made comments about the boy’s cousin, and that he had objected to this and brought this to the attention of a school teacher, who later scolded the students involved.
Three cellphones were also confiscated for the purpose of investigation from the house of Khan Shoulat Hanif, who is lodged in the Naini Central Jail in Prayagraj since March.
Prayagraj Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Deepak Bhuker said when Shahrukh entered Atiq's office premises on Monday night, his friend stood guard outside the building.