A Dalit teenager was tied to a tree, whipped and tortured on suspicion of stealing a buffalo by more than 15 upper caste men in Agra, who allegedly poured petrol on his private parts.
This horrifying incident took place in Bas Kesi village on Thursday evening, The Times of India reported today. "My son was abducted from home by a group of men who accused him of stealing a buffalo, which they never found at the house," the victim's father told TOI.
"They started slapping my son while my wife pleaded with them to spare him. They took him to Bas Kesi village, where they tied him to a tree and whipped him unconscious. They also poured petrol on his private parts and tried to inject a toxic drug into his body," he said.
While the police reportedly arrived three hours after the mother of the 16-year-old had complained, other villagers rescued the teenager, who is now being treated S.N. Medical College. So far, the police five of the culprits and booked them under IPC's Section 352: Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation.
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Open Image ModalFather Chevalier was Bangalore's first parish priest, who built the first Church of St. Francis Xavier in 1851. The St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Bangalore was captured by the Times of India photographer on 1 January, 1900. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Bangalore City Railway Station, shot by the Times of India cameraman on 1 January, 1950. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalA portion of the Bangalore Fort, that was built by Kempe Gowda I in 1537. In the 18th century, Hyder Ali rebuilt the fort with stone and his son Tipu repaired it after it was damaged during his battles with the British. This image was taken by the Times of India photographer on 24 July, 1938. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Minto Ophthalmic Hospital in Bangalore was built in 1913. This government-run hospital provides advance eye health care. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalCommercial Street in Bangalore was one of the city's busiest shopping centre. Seen here by the Times of India photographer on 24 July, 1938. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bangalore is of royal origin and was set up by Hyder Ali initially as a private garden, covering an area of 40 acres. With well-laid out roads, paths, open spaces, shade and a collection of many types of plant species, the garden attracts a large number of visitors. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe City Market is one of Bangalore's oldest markets. It is called KR Market after Maharaj Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV of Mysore. The image shows an aerial view of the market, taken by the Times of India cameraman on 16 September, 1932. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Ulsoor Lake was constructed by Kempe Gowda II. The Times of India cameraman captured the picturesque lake on 24 July, 1938. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Sri Krishnarajendra Market that was established in 1928 and named after one of Mysore's rulers Krishnarajendra Wodeyar. It now houses one of the largest flower markets in Asia. (credit:BCCL)
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Open Image ModalThe Bangalore Race Course is considered among the best in the country, for the challenge it poses both to the horses and the riders. The racecourse nestles amidst 85 acres of greenery in the heart of the city and presents a truly beautiful sight throughout the year. (credit:BCCL)