What happened to Aniket, the 17-year-old Dalit boy in Noida?

Aniket, a 17-year-old Dalit boy, was brutally assaulted in Noida earlier this month, resulting in his death on Friday. He sustained severe head injuries during the attack.

Who was arrested in the case of the attack on Aniket and his uncle Sumit?

Four people have been arrested so far in connection with the assault on Aniket and his uncle Sumit. The latest arrests were of Ankit and Rachit.

What was the motive behind the attack on Aniket and Sumit?

According to the FIR, the attackers hurled caste-based abuses at the victims and assaulted them over a personal dispute. They also snatched Sumit's mobile phone and gold chain.

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Dalit Teen Killed in Caste-Based Attack in Noida, Four Arrested

25 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Two more suspects arrested for assault on Dalit teen and his uncle
Victim Aniket, 17, died from severe head injuries, uncle Sumit injured
Attackers allegedly hurled caste-based abuses and assaulted the victims

Dalit Teen Killed in Caste-Based Attack in Noida, Four Arrested

In a tragic incident, a 17-year-old Dalit boy named Aniket has died after being brutally assaulted in Noida earlier this month. The attack also left Aniket's uncle Sumit injured.

According to the police, two more suspects, Ankit and Rachit, have been arrested in connection with the assault that took place on October 15th. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to four. The victims had gone to Syed Pokhar to celebrate Aniket's birthday when they were allegedly attacked by a group of 10-12 men armed with iron rods and sticks.

The FIR lodged by Sumit's brother states that the attackers hurled caste-based abuses at the victims and also snatched Sumit's mobile phone and gold chain before fleeing the scene. Aniket sustained severe head injuries and collapsed on the spot, while Sumit managed to escape. Both were rushed to a hospital in Greater Noida and later referred to a Delhi hospital, where Aniket succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment in the ICU on Friday.