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India Today
23-05-2025
- India Today
Maa, I didn't steal chips: Bengal boy's suicide note after being scolded publicly
A 12-year-old boy in West Bengal allegedly died by suicide and left a note behind after being publicly humiliated over accusations of stealing a packet of chips. In the note that he wrote to his mother, he claimed that he didn't steal the incident took place in Paschim Medinipur district on Thursday evening, police boy, identified as Krishnendu Das, a class 7 student, reportedly entered a shop looking to buy chips. According to his family, he called out repeatedly for the shopkeeper, identified as Subhankar Dikshit, but received no He said, "Uncle, I will buy chips," repeatedly without any response. Believing no one was present, he allegedly took a packet lying near the entrance, intending to pay later, the shopkeeper returned, chased Krishnendu down, slapped him and forced him to do sit-ups in public, as per the family's police boy's mother was summoned to the scene and also scolded him. Krishnendu reportedly tried to explain that he intended to pay for the snack but was accused of lying. He even offered to pay immediately, apologising for lifting the packet without the consent of Dikshit, but the shop owner accused him of he returned home, the boy locked himself in his room. His mother and neighbours later found him unconscious, frothing from the mouth with a half-empty pesticide bottle lying on his note left behind read, "Maa, I am not a thief. I did not steal. Uncle (shopkeeper) was not around as I waited. While returning, I spotted a kurkure packet lying on the road and picked it up. I love Kurkure." The note further read, "These are my final words before leaving. Please excuse me for this act (consuming pesticide)."Krishnendu was immediately rushed to a hospital and admitted to an ICU, but he died shortly shopkeeper, who also serves as a civic volunteer for the local police, initially denied any assault. Following the boy's death, he went added that an investigation is underway.
News18
23-05-2025
- News18
'Maa, I Didn't Steal...': Accused Of Stealing Chips, 13-Year-Old Dies By Suicide In Bengal
Last Updated: Krishnendu Das, a Class 7 student at Bakulda High School in Panskura, left behind a suicide note reading, 'Maa, I didn't steal', before consuming posion at his home In a tragic incident in West Bengal's East Midnapore district, a 13-year-old boy died by suicide on Thursday after allegedly being publicly humiliated by a local shopkeeper over accusations of theft. The boy, Krishnendu Das, a Class 7 student at Bakulda High School in Panskura, left behind a note that read, 'Maa, I didn't steal', before consuming posion at his home in Gosainber Bazar. Krishnendu, described by neighbours as quiet and polite, had gone to a local sweet shop on Sunday afternoon to buy snacks. According to his family, the shop was unattended at the time. Seeing a packet of chips outside, he allegedly picked it up and began walking away. Subhankar Dikshit, a civic volunteer and the owner of the shop, allegedly spotted Krishnendu at a distance holding three packets of chips and chased him on a motorbike. Upon catching up with the boy, Dikshit accused him of stealing. Though Krishnendu reportedly handed over Rs 20, covering the Rs 15 cost of the chips, Subhankar is said to have dragged him back to the shop, returned his change, and then beat him in public, forcing him to hold his ears and apologise before onlookers in the busy market. Upon hearing of the incident, Krishnendu's mother took him back to the shop and scolded him further, possibly unaware of the emotional turmoil her son was enduring. Later that evening, the boy retreated to his home and penned a note, 'Maa, I didn't steal", before consuming poison. He was rushed to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital where he allegedly died on Thursday morning. His body was sent for a post-mortem and then released to the family. Police have confirmed that a case of unnatural death has been registered, though no formal complaint had been filed as of Friday, TOI reported. Authorities have said a full investigation will be launched if and when a formal complaint is submitted. The incident triggered outrage in the community, with residents accusing the shopkeeper of using excessive force and public shaming against the minor. 'He was a child. Even if he had taken the chips without paying, which we don't believe he did, was this how a civic volunteer should have acted?" said a local resident. 'Where is the law when those meant to uphold it choose humiliation over justice?" he further added. The shop owner has not yet responded to the allegations and has reportedly gone missing. He also refused to share CCTV footage from his shop that could potentially clarify the sequence of events. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
