Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Haryana Family Tortures Dalit Boy Over Theft Suspicion
In Haryana, a 12-year-old Dalit boy was hurt and kept locked up by a family who thought he was a thief.
The boy was carrying lights for a wedding to help his family when he was chased by a car.
He jumped into the family's house to hide, and they accused him of stealing.
The family tied him up, gave him electric shocks, and hurt him badly.
The boy said he was also sexually abused.
The police have charged 10 family members, but only one has been caught so far.
The boy is in the hospital, and the court will hear the case again on January 8.
A 12-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly tortured and confined by a family in Palwal, Haryana, over theft suspicion.
The incident occurred on December 10 when the boy jumped into the family's premises to escape a car chase.
The family tied the boy's limbs, gave him electric shocks, and sexually abused him, according to the boy's statement.
The police have filed charges against 10 family members, with one arrested and three prime accused absconding.
The boy is being treated in the hospital for burn injuries, and the court will hear the case on January 8.
- Who
- A 12-year-old Dalit boy and 10 members of a family in Palwal, Haryana
- What
- The boy was allegedly tortured and confined by the family over theft suspicion
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of December 10
- Where
- Banchari village near Palwal, Haryana
- Why
- The family suspected the boy of theft when he jumped into their premises while trying to escape from a car chase
- Victim's Age
- 12 years
- Incident Date
- December 10
- Location
- Palwal, Haryana
- Charges Filed
- Voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful confinement, SC/ST Act, Juvenile Justice Act
- Arrests Made
- 1
- Absconding Accused
- 3
- Victim's Occupation
- Carries lights during wedding processions
- Next Court Hearing
- January 8