Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Teen Loses Sight After Police Custody Assault, Family Claims
A 13-year-old boy was taken into police custody.
His family says he was beaten and now can't see well.
The police say the boy already had an eye problem.
The boy's family said he was taken because he announced cheaper chicken prices at his family's shop, which upset some people.
The police also fined his father and claimed the boy had a picture of a gun on his phone.
The family has complained to human rights groups about the incident.
The boy is now getting medical care.
A 13-year-old boy was detained by police and subsequently lost vision in one eye.
The boy's family alleges he was beaten in police custody.
Police claim the boy had a pre-existing eye condition.
The father was fined by the police.
The family has filed complaints with human rights organizations.
- Who
- A 13-year-old boy and his family, along with the Muzaffarnagar police.
- What
- A 13-year-old boy allegedly lost vision in one eye after being beaten in police custody.
- When
- Incident occurred around September 27th.
- Where
- Muzaffarnagar, India, specifically the Biralsi police outpost.
- Why
- Disagreement over the boy's announcement about a chicken shop led to his detention and alleged assault.
Family's Perspective
Police Perspective
Cause of Injury
Family's Perspective
The boy lost vision due to injuries from police assault.
Police Perspective
The boy had a pre-existing eye condition.
Reason for Detention
Family's Perspective
The boy was taken for making a shop announcement.
Police Perspective
The announcement upset the neighborhood, leading to the detention.
Father's Allegations
Family's Perspective
The police threatened to jail him for pursuing action.
Police Perspective
The police say the father was fined to maintain peace.
- Victim
- 13-year-old boy
- Location
- Muzaffarnagar, India
- Alleged Incident
- Beating in police custody
- Eye Injury
- Loss of vision in left eye
- Father's Claim
- Son beaten and threatened by police
- Police Claim
- Boy had pre-existing eye condition
- Legal Action
- Family complained to NHRC and NCPCR