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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Panskura suicide: Angry villagers target shop owner, 4 held
Panskura: After a 13-year-old accused of theft died by suicide on Thursday, Gosainber erupted in anger on Friday, with local villagers targeting the shop owner, who is also a civic volunteer, for allegedly assaulting the teen. Villagers ransacked Subhankar Dikshit's home and attacked the police when they tried to intervene. The police resorted to a lathicharge and later arrested four villagers for resorting to violence. Krishnendu Das, a class 7 student, was accused of stealing three packets of chips from a sweet shop owned by Dikshit. The student later died by suicide after ingesting pesticide, leaving behind a note that read, "Mom, I didn't steal." Tensions rose later on Thursday night when the boy's body returned to Panskura following an autopsy. Locals protested by placing the body in front of the shopkeeper's house, where the alleged theft took place. Following the child's death at Tamralipta District Hospital on Thursday, Shubhankar went into hiding. The Panskura police said the incident is under investigation. The preliminary autopsy report confirmed death due to poisoning. "Four arrests have been made so far and Krishnendu's body has been returned to the family," police said. Subhankar's wife, Nisha, said, "My husband went downstairs and saw that the child was missing. The locals said a child came and took three packets of chips and left. He saw the child from a distance, riding a bicycle. He chased after him on a bike. Seeing him, the child got scared and dropped the packets. He offered to pay. My husband scolded him for his actions and let him go. The boy kept apologising for his mistake. The whole incident was witnessed by the locals. " Krishnendu's parents allege that even after paying for the chips their son was harassed. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
'Maa, I am not a thief…': Bengal boy dies by suicide after ‘humiliation' over stealing a packet of chips
A 12-year-old boy allegedly consumed pesticide and died in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district after he was accused of stealing a packet of chips and made to do sit-ups in public by a local shopkeeper, News agency PTI reported. According to police, the boy studied in class 7 and had gone to Gosaiber Bazar to buy chips but reportedly found no one at the shop. His mother said he called out, saying, "Uncle, I will buy chips," but got no response. Believing no one was around, he allegedly took a packet and left. Shortly after, shopkeeper Subhankar Dikshit returned, chased the boy, and reportedly slapped him and forced him to do sit-ups in public, according to a police officer quoting the family's complaint. Also read: Family of teen shot by Police in Alaska receives $2.1 million settlement The boy's mother was called to the shop. She also scolded and slapped him. The child tried to explain that he had found the packet lying outside the store and intended to pay later. He even offered to pay on the spot and apologised repeatedly. However, the shopkeeper allegedly called him a liar. After the incident, Krishnendu returned home with his mother. He locked himself in his room and did not respond when called. Later, his mother and neighbours broke open the door and found him unconscious with foam in his mouth and a half-empty pesticide bottle beside him. Also read: Pune Porsche case: Year later, victims' families still await justice Police have started the investigation and found a suicide note written in Bengali, which appeared to be from the boy. In the note, he wrote: '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,' reported the news agency. "These are my final words before leaving. Please excuse me for this act (consuming pesticide)," the note read. Krishnendu was rushed to Tamluk Hospital and admitted to the ICU, but he died shortly after. The shopkeeper, who also works as a civic volunteer with Bengal Police for traffic duties, initially denied any physical assault. He has not been seen since news of the incident spread. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290 (With PTI inputs)
