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Boy Chained for Misbehavior: Parents Arrested
3 Jan
Summary
- 12-year-old boy rescued after two months of being chained.
- Parents allegedly locked him to curb alleged phone stealing habit.
- Child Welfare Committee to decide boy's long-term care.
In a shocking incident in South Nagpur, a 12-year-old boy was rescued by authorities after enduring two months of being chained and locked by his parents. The parents, daily wage laborers, reportedly resorted to this extreme measure to curb his alleged habit of stealing mobile phones and other misbehavior. The boy was found shackled, standing on a bucket, when rescue teams arrived.
This disturbing situation came to light after a tip-off to Child Helpline 1098. The district child protection unit acted swiftly, finding the child distressed with visible wounds from chains and ropes. He has been moved to a children's home for medical treatment and counseling.
Investigations are underway by Ajni police under the Juvenile Justice Act. The parents face charges related to child cruelty. The case will be presented before the Child Welfare Committee for decisions regarding the boy's long-term safety and rehabilitation.
