Family Accuses Senior Hostel Mates of Bullying That May Have Driven Victim to Tragedy; Authorities Await Autopsy Clues in East Siang Inquiry
A devastating incident has rocked Sainik School in Niglok, East Siang district, where a young Class 7 boarder was discovered deceased in what authorities are probing as a possible unnatural demise. The tragedy, which unfolded during a routine morning physical training session, has ignited serious accusations of ragging from the grieving relatives, prompting a full-scale police investigation and calls for accountability within the institution.
The boy, hailing from Ziro in Lower Subansiri district, vanished briefly from the PT lineup, only to be found lifeless on the rooftop of a structure beside an unfinished overhead water tank— a site not yet under official school control. Construction personnel nearby first alerted staff after spotting the body, leading to an urgent response from campus officials. The Vice Principal wasted no time in notifying Ruksin Police Station, framing the discovery as a suspected self-inflicted act, which triggered the filing of a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
As the probe gains momentum, the victim’s parents have voiced harrowing claims that their son endured relentless torment from older hostel residents. Father Tadu Tani, who rushed to the premises to retrieve his child’s possessions, pointed fingers at groups from Classes 8 and 10, asserting that the sustained harassment created an unbearable pressure that could have culminated in this heartbreaking outcome. “Our boy was full of life and promise; no child should face such cruelty in a place meant for growth,” Tani shared, his words laced with raw anguish.
The remains were promptly shifted to Bakin Pertin General Hospital in Pasighat for a detailed post-mortem, with procedures held in abeyance until the parents’ arrival. Upon viewing their son’s form in the mortuary, the mother collapsed in profound sorrow, her cries echoing the family’s desperate plea for an exhaustive examination of the circumstances. Relatives have urged investigators to delve deep into potential bullying dynamics, highlighting the need for safeguards against such abuses in residential schools.
East Siang Superintendent of Police Pankaj Lamba urged restraint amid the speculation, noting, “Revealing specifics now would be premature without the forensic insights. We’re aligning the autopsy with the family’s presence to ensure every step respects their pain.” The Ruksin station head has mobilized a meticulous review, collaborating seamlessly with school leadership to interview witnesses, scrutinize routines, and reconstruct the timeline. This joint front extends vital assistance to the kin, while community members from the Apatani group in Pasighat rallied at the hospital, offering solace and solidarity in this hour of loss.
This unfolding saga has thrust the spotlight on ragging’s insidious toll in educational havens, spurring demands for robust anti-bullying frameworks and mental health bolsters across Arunachal’s boarding setups. With the autopsy poised to unlock vital leads, officials remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth, vowing to shield young learners from harm and deliver solace through unyielding justice.
Edited by: keshav pathak
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