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Faridabad Teen Found Hanging; Families Trade Conflicting Allegations
Arjun was a 17-year-old student in Faridabad.
Police said he was found hanging at a classmate’s house on Thursday night.
His father said the girl’s family had killed him.
The girl’s family said Arjun had harassed their daughter and died by suicide after entering their house.
These are conflicting claims, and police are investigating what happened.
Relatives and other people gathered at the house.
Officials said the house was vandalised and stones were thrown at police.
Two police personnel were injured.
Arjun’s body was sent for an examination to help determine the circumstances of his death.
Arjun, a 17-year-old Class 10 student, was found hanging at a female classmate’s house in Faridabad on Thursday night.
His father, Bhushan, alleged that the girl’s family killed his son.
The girl’s family alleged that Arjun had harassed their daughter and said he entered their house late that night and died by suicide.
Relatives and a crowd gathered at the house; officials said it was allegedly vandalised and stones were thrown at police, injuring two personnel.
Police recorded statements from both sides, sent the body for a postmortem examination and said they are investigating the death and alleged vandalism.
- Who
- Arjun, a 17-year-old Class 10 student; his father, Bhushan; the classmate’s family; and police.
- What
- Arjun was found hanging; his father and the classmate’s family made conflicting allegations about his death. Two police personnel were injured amid alleged vandalism and stone-throwing.
- Where
- A female classmate’s house in Shiv Shakti Enclave, Titu Colony, Faridabad.
- When
- Thursday night; officials spoke about the incident on Friday.
- Why
- The circumstances of Arjun’s death are under investigation; the families have made conflicting claims.
Father’s allegation
Classmate’s family’s allegation
Circumstances of Arjun’s death
Father’s allegation
Bhushan alleged that the girl’s family killed his son.
Classmate’s family’s allegation
The girl’s family claimed Arjun entered their house late Thursday night and died by suicide.
Prior conduct and school complaint
Father’s allegation
Bhushan said Arjun and the girl had known each other for about two years and that a meeting about the matter had taken place at their school.
Classmate’s family’s allegation
The girl’s family alleged Arjun had harassed their daughter, said they had previously complained to the school, and claimed his relatives had apologised.
Key facts
- Student
- Arjun, 17, a Class 10 student
- Incident location
- A female classmate’s house in Shiv Shakti Enclave, Titu Colony, Faridabad
- Incident timing
- Thursday night
- Father’s allegation
- Bhushan alleged that the girl’s family killed his son.
- Classmate’s family’s account
- The family alleged Arjun had harassed their daughter and claimed he entered their house and died by suicide.
- Injuries
- Two police personnel were injured, officials said.
- Police action
- Police recorded statements from both sides and said they were investigating the death and alleged vandalism.
- Postmortem
- Arjun’s body was sent to BK Hospital for a postmortem examination.
Quotes
Bhushan
Arjun's father
“When I went to the girl's house, I found my son's body hanging from a rope.”
NDTV
Sources
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