The boy was allegedly stripped, beaten, and urinated upon during a birthday party. The family claims police delayed registering their complaint.
December 24, 2024: In a deeply disturbing incident from Basti, Uttar Pradesh, a minor boy named Aditya died by suicide after allegedly being subjected to severe harassment during a birthday party. The Uttar Pradesh police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.
Allegations by the Victim’s Family
According to Vijay Kumar, Aditya’s uncle, the boy was invited to a birthday party in the village, where he was brutally assaulted.
“He was stripped naked, beaten, and even urinated upon. When we tried to lodge a complaint, the authorities initially refused to register it,” said Vijay.
The family alleges that the incident occurred on December 20, and Aditya returned home late at night, sharing his ordeal with them the following morning. Despite multiple visits to the police station, they claim their complaint was not officially registered for three days.
#WATCH | Basti, UP: A 17-year-old boy dies by suicide.
— ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024
His uncle Vijay Kumar says, "He was invited to a birthday party in the village. We don't know if it was all pre-planned but he was stripped naked and beaten and even urinated on. When we went to the Police Station to file a… pic.twitter.com/riX2EYPqyz
Police Response
Circle Officer Pradeep Kumar Tripathi confirmed the registration of a case and stated,
“A boy named Aditya hanged himself, and a case has been registered in PS Kaptanganj. The reason is suspected to be mutual differences. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the complete truth.”
#WATCH | Basti, UP: CO Pradeep Kumar Tripathi says, "… A boy named Aditya hanged himself 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…" (23.12) pic.twitter.com/O5SvhUsang
— ANI (@ANI) December 24, 2024
Delay in Action Raised Questions
The family asserts that repeated harassment and the lack of timely intervention by the authorities pushed Aditya to take this extreme step. They further claimed that the delayed response from law enforcement exacerbated the trauma.
Investigation Underway
The police have assured a thorough investigation into the case, and further details are awaited. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about bullying and the lack of timely intervention by authorities in sensitive cases.
This tragic event underscores the urgent need for better monitoring and immediate action by law enforcement to prevent such incidents from escalating.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Suicide Case, Harassment, Police Investigation, Child Safety, Justice for Aditya, Basti Incident, Law Enforcement Accountability, Bullying in India.
