UP Teen Dies by Suicide After Harassment at Birthday Party Sparks Outrage

The boy was allegedly stripped, beaten, and humiliated in Basti, with police facing criticism for delayed action.

A 17-year-old Dalit boy in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district died by suicide after allegedly being harassed at a birthday party on December 20, 2024.
The victim was reportedly stripped, beaten, urinated on, and forced to endure further humiliation, including being filmed by the perpetrators.
Family members claim police initially ignored their complaints, delaying action for three days despite repeated attempts to file a report.
Four teenagers named in the family's FIR have been arrested, and the local police station officer has been suspended for mishandling the case.
Authorities are conducting an inquiry into lapses by police, with the incident sparking protests and demands for justice from the victim’s family.