Uttar Pradesh Minor Dies by Suicide After Harassment at Birthday Party; Police Register Case

A minor boy in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district died by suicide after being harassed at a birthday party. The family alleges the boy was stripped, beaten, and urinated on. Despite efforts to file a police complaint, authorities initially refused to register the case. Following the boy’s death, the police launched an investigation into the incident.

In a tragic incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district, a minor boy died by suicide following severe harassment at a birthday party. The boy’s family alleged that he was stripped naked, beaten, and urinated on during the event, which drove him to take his own life.

According to the victim’s family, they approached the police to lodge a complaint about the abuse, but their pleas were reportedly ignored. The boy’s uncle recounted that the harassment continued even after the initial incident, exacerbating the trauma.

Circle Officer (CO) Pradeep Kumar Tripathi confirmed that a case had been registered at Kaptanganj Police Station under relevant sections. "A boy died by suicide, and we are investigating the matter. Initial findings point to personal differences, but further inquiries are ongoing," Tripathi told ANI.

The boy’s uncle revealed disturbing details, alleging that the ordeal began at the party, with the victim returning home late that night to recount his experience the following day. Despite attempts to seek justice, the family claimed police delayed registering their complaint for three days, during which the accused allegedly harassed the boy again.

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The case has sparked outrage in the community, with calls for greater accountability from law enforcement and stricter measures against those responsible for the harassment. Authorities have assured a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the boy’s death.