Puri: In a harrowing incident in Khadualpur village under Brahmagiri police limits in Odisha’s Puri district, the lifeless body of a 16-year-old boy, identified as Minaketan Behera, was discovered hanging from a tree beside Hari Sahadeva road on Thursday night. The circumstances surrounding the young boy’s death have raised concerns and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
According to reports, the deceased’s uncle has filed a formal complaint at the Brahmagiri police station, alleging that Minaketan Behera had been accused of stealing shrimp by a fellow villager named Pratap Sahu. The complaint details disturbing events, claiming that Sahu not only accused the teenager but also subjected him to verbal insults and physical assault.
The situation escalated further when Minaketan was reportedly dragged to a shrimp pond, and his footprints were discovered in the vicinity. The complaint alleges that the young boy endured torture throughout the day and did not return home until late in the evening.
Tragically, Minaketan’s family made a grim discovery later that night when they found his lifeless body hanging from a tree. The apparent suicide has cast a dark shadow over the village, prompting local authorities to initiate an investigation into the circumstances leading to the teenager’s death.
The Brahmagiri police are actively looking into the allegations made in the complaint, with a focus on understanding the events that transpired in the lead-up to the tragic incident. The family and the community at large are grappling with shock and grief over the loss of a young life, as questions surround the role of the alleged shrimp theft accusation in this distressing episode.
As the investigation unfolds, there is an increasing demand for a thorough examination of the circumstances, accountability for any wrongdoing, and measures to address the broader issues of harassment and violence that may have contributed to this unfortunate incident.
