Archive · 23 May 2025
Boy Dies by Suicide After Public Humiliation over Chips
A young boy named Krishnendu was accused of taking a packet of chips from a shop.
He tried to get the shopkeeper's attention but didn't get a response.
When the shopkeeper returned, he confronted the boy and made him do sit-ups in public, also scolding him.
The boy said he hadn't stolen it.
Later, the boy was found unconscious with a pesticide bottle and died.
He left a note denying he was a thief.
His family believes the shopkeeper's actions led to this tragic outcome.
A 12-year-old boy died by suicide after an incident involving a shopkeeper.
The boy was accused of stealing a packet of chips and publicly shamed.
The boy left a note stating he did not steal the chips.
The shopkeeper, also a civic volunteer, allegedly confronted and forced the boy to do sit-ups.
The shopkeeper went missing after the boy's death and the police are investigating.
- Who
- Krishnendu Das, a 12-year-old boy, and Subhankar Dikshit, the shopkeeper and civic volunteer.
- What
- A Class 7 student died by suicide after being publicly shamed over alleged chip theft.
- When
- Thursday evening.
- Where
- Panskura, West Bengal.
- Why
- The family believes that the public shaming and accusations of theft by the shopkeeper led to his suicide.
Family's Perspective
Shopkeeper's Actions
Public Shaming
Family's Perspective
The shopkeeper's actions were excessive and led to the boy's death.
Shopkeeper's Actions
The shopkeeper's actions were justified based on the alleged theft.
- Victim
- Krishnendu Das (12)
- School
- Class 7 student
- Alleged Theft
- Packet of Chips
- Shopkeeper
- Subhankar Dikshit, civic volunteer
- Cause of Death
- Suicide by pesticide ingestion
- Police Response
- Investigation underway
