Two boys were forced to drink urine, chillies were rubbed on their private parts in UP’s Siddarthnagar
Two minor boys aged 10 and 15 were reportedly forced to drink urine and had chillies rubbed on their private parts in UP’s Siddarthnagar.
This gruesome incident came to light as a video dated August 4th documenting this went viral on social media.
The viral video
In the video, the assailants can be heard threatening to beat the young victims up and the children scream as chillies are rubbed on their private parts. The video also shows the minors being injected with an unidentified yellow liquid.
Allegedly, the goons snatched up the pair on suspicions of theft and continued to punish them in a torturous and illegal manner.
The investigation
Uttar Pradesh ASP Siddartha told ANI that six people have been nabbed in investigation of the incident of “objectionable acts with two minors.”
The incident apparently occurred near Konkati Chauraha of Pathra Bazaar police station area of Siddarthnagar.
When the video came to light, it was being circulated among WhatsApp groups. One of the police constables, who happened to be a member of one such group, promptly informed his superiors about the incident.
This incident comes on the heels of several viral social media posts detailing abuses against ordinary people.
Similar cases in recent past
Perhaps the most infamous case is of Pravesh Shukla urinating on a tribal man in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh in late June 2024.
The accused Shukla was claimed as being a representative of BJP MLA Kedar Shukla by opposition members and Pravesh’s father Ramakant Shukla, however, these claims have been categorically denied by the BJP (Bharatiya Janta Party).
In response to the viral video, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed authorities to invoke the National Security Act against Shukla. Singh Chouhan asserted that the government will ensure the accused faces the most severe punishment as a deterrent to others. He vowed not to let the culprit escape justice under any circumstances.
A similar case is of at least two men urinating on a tribal youth in Andhra Pradesh’s Ongole after suspecting him of eloping with one of the accused’s girlfriend.
In Karnataka, two students allegedly died by suicide after a video of them being intimate was uploaded online on July 25th.
Furthermore, in Udupi district, Karnataka, three students from a private paramedical college faced suspension after being accused of recording a fellow student without her consent while she was in a college washroom.
Horrific violations of human rights against minors and youth have been prevalent and viral on social media.
Rights of minors in India
In India, minors are entitled to several rights to protect their well-being and ensure their development.
The Constitution and various laws emphasize the importance of safeguarding their interests. The Right to Education Act guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, promoting literacy and knowledge.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act prohibits minors from engaging in hazardous work, protecting them from exploitation. The Juvenile Justice Act focuses on the care and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, emphasizing their rights during legal proceedings.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act aims to safeguard minors from sexual offenses and provide a child-friendly legal process.
While these laws exist, challenges remain, and continued efforts are necessary to ensure all minors in India can lead safe, healthy, and empowered lives.
