Basti: A minor boy named Aditya died by suicide after allegedly facing severe harassment in his village, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to register a case.
The family further claims that their attempts to file a police complaint about the incident were met with indifference. According to the reports, the police refused to register their complaint, after which the boy was harassed again.
“The incident occurred on December 20, but we learned about it the next day. The boy came home late at night and narrated the ordeal the following morning. Despite our efforts, the authorities did not register our complaint for three days. They harassed him again, which led to his suicide,” he added.
The minor boy in Uttar Pradesh Basti died by suicide after he was severely harassed at a birthday party in his village. His family alleged that the boy was stripped naked, beaten and urinated on during the party after which he took the extreme step. The victim’s family also alleged that they had approached the police to complain of the mistreatment but their request was denied.
Responding to the allegations, Circle Officer (CO) Pradeep Kumar Tripathi confirmed that a case has been registered in connection with the suicide. He told, “A boy died by suicide, and a case has been registered in PS Kaptanganj. A case has been registered in the relevant sections…The reason is suspected to be mutual differences.”
Horrific Account of Abuse:
The victim’s uncle provided a harrowing account of the alleged abuse. He stated that the boy was invited to a birthday party in the village, where he was subjected to a brutal assault. “He was stripped naked and beaten and even urinated on,” the uncle said. He further said, “Despite our efforts, the authorities did not register our complaint for three days. They harassed him again, which led to his suicide.”
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