Amethi Horror: Mentally Unwell Man Throws Toddler, Jumps Into Drain
A three-year-old girl was injured after a mentally unsound man threw her to the ground in Amethi. The accused later jumped into a drain.
A terrifying incident unfolded in the Gangaganj neighborhood of Amethi town on Thursday evening when a three-year-old girl was suddenly attacked by a mentally unsound man. The child, who was playing peacefully outside her home, was allegedly picked up and thrown to the ground, leaving her injured and sending shockwaves through the local community.
A Sudden Act of Violence
The victim, identified as three-year-old Shivangi Dubey, is the daughter of Shiva Dubey, a vehicle driver who lives in a rented house in Gangaganj. Around 6 p.m., while the toddler was playing outdoors, a man identified as Santosh Prakash, a resident of Thagariya originally from Bihar, happened to be passing by. In a sudden and inexplicable act, Prakash allegedly grabbed the child and threw her violently to the ground.
The incident sparked immediate panic among the neighbors, who rushed to the scene to find the young girl injured. The suddenness of the attack left witnesses stunned as the neighborhood descended into chaos.
The Accused's Desperate Escape
Immediately after the assault, Santosh Prakash reportedly attempted to flee the scene by jumping into a nearby drain. Local residents did not let him escape easily; after a considerable effort, the community managed to pull the man out of the drain.
Police were notified immediately, and SHO Shivakant Tripathi of the Amethi Kotwali police station arrived at the spot to take control of the situation.
Medical Emergency and Police Action
With the help of the child's family, the police rushed Shivangi Dubey to the Amethi Community Health Center. Due to the nature of her injuries, she was later referred to a higher medical center for more specialized treatment. Authorities have confirmed that the child's condition is currently stable.
As for the accused, Santosh Prakash has been admitted to the district hospital for treatment and remains under strict police observation.
Official Statements
CO Shvetabh Bhaskar clarified that the individual involved is mentally unsound. He confirmed that while the child has been moved to a higher center for better care, the man is being monitored by the police at the district hospital.
Police officials stated that the situation at the scene has since normalized, and a full investigation into the matter is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the attack.