Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Parents Chain 12-Year-Old Son for Two Months
A 12-year-old boy in Nagpur was chained by his parents for two months because they said he had behavioral issues and they didn't know how to control him.
The boy was found with his hands and legs tied with chains and ropes, standing on a plastic bucket.
He was weak, scared, and had old injuries.
The parents said he used to steal things, especially mobile phones.
When someone reported this to the Child Helpline, the police and child protection officials rescued him and took him to a children's home for treatment and counseling.
The parents might face legal action for what they did.
A 12-year-old boy was rescued in Nagpur after being chained by his parents for two months.
The parents, both daily wagers, claimed they chained him due to behavioral issues and inability to control his actions.
The boy was found with his hands and legs tied with iron chains and ropes, standing on a plastic bucket.
He was weak, scared, and mentally disturbed, with injuries suggesting continuous physical abuse.
The boy was admitted to a children's home for treatment and counseling, and a complaint has been filed for further action under the Juvenile Justice Act.
- Who
- A 12-year-old boy and his parents, both daily wagers
- What
- The boy was chained by his parents for two months due to behavioral issues
- When
- The boy was rescued on Friday afternoon
- Where
- Nagpur
- Why
- The parents claimed they were unable to control his behavior and took the extreme step
- Location
- Nagpur
- Age of Child
- 12 years
- Duration of Chaining
- 2 months
- Parents' Occupation
- Daily wagers
- Child's Condition
- Weak, scared, mentally disturbed
- Action Taken
- Rescued and admitted to a children's home
- Legal Action
- Complaint filed, referred to Child Welfare Committee