Bareilly Student Ends Life After Alleged Police Inaction Over Assault
A 17-year-old student in Bareilly died by suicide after allegedly being assaulted by her uncle and facing police inaction.
A tragic incident has shaken Ganeshnagar in Bareilly, where a 17-year-old intermediate student named Nancy died by suicide. The young girl's death follows a series of violent events and an alleged failure by the Subhashnagar police to act on a complaint regarding domestic abuse.
A Diwali Evening Turned Violent
The turmoil began on the evening of Diwali around 5:30 PM. According to reports, Nancy's uncle, identified as Raja, arrived at the residence of her father, Sanjeev Kashyap. The visit quickly turned hostile as Raja allegedly began using abusive language toward the family.
When Nancy attempted to object to the verbal abuse, the situation escalated into physical violence. It is alleged that Raja assaulted the teenager, striking her head against a wall and a bicycle. Nancy's mother, Gomti Devi, who tried to intervene to protect her daughter, was also reportedly kicked and injured during the fray.
The Plea for Help and Alleged Police Negligence
Seeking justice and protection, Nancy went to the Subhashnagar police station at approximately 6:00 PM to file a formal complaint against her uncle. However, her father, Sanjeev Kashyap, claims that the local authorities did not take the matter seriously, failing to provide the necessary intervention or protection.
The consequences of this alleged inaction were immediate. Upon Nancy's return home, the accused reportedly assaulted her once again, this time fueled by anger over her decision to report him to the police.
A Tragic End Amidst Festivities
The horror culminated later that night. While the family was in the midst of preparing for their Diwali prayers, Nancy took the extreme step of ending her own life. In a desperate attempt to save her, the family rushed her to three different hospitals, but medical staff eventually declared her dead.
Family's Allegations and Police Action
Sanjeev Kashyap has since submitted a formal complaint against his brothers, Raja and Deepak. He alleged that Raja is addicted to narcotics and has been a source of constant harassment for the family for a long period.
The police have since moved the body for a post-mortem examination and have officially initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the student's death and the allegations of assault and negligence.