UP shocker: Two boys forced to drink urine, tortured with chillies; six arrested

In a horrific incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Siddharthnagar district, two boys were forced to drink urine and had chilli powder applied to their private parts over suspected thefts. The two victims who were purportedly apprehended for theft are aged 10 and 15. Police officials have taken six accused into custody in relation to this incident. According to police, the accused tied the hands of the two boys after accusing them of stealing ₹2,000 from a chicken farm. They then administered to them petrol injections and put green chilli in their anus. The incident happened at a chicken shop at Konkati crossing in Pathra Bazar. After a viral video purportedly showing two minors in UP’s Siddharthnagar surfaced, ASP Siddhartha said, “A viral video on social media has come to notice in Thana Pathra Bazaar regarding objectionable acts with two minors. After taking note of the viral video, cases have been registered under relevant sections. Six people have been nabbed in connection with the incident. They will be presented in court.”

#WATCH | After a viral video purportedly showing two minors in UP's Siddharthnagar surfaces, ASP Siddhartha says, "A viral video on social media has come to notice in Thana Pathra Bazaar regarding objectionable acts with two minors. After taking note of the viral video, cases… pic.twitter.com/8yUGfkojal

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The incident grabbed attention on Saturday when the video started circulating within WhatsApp groups managed by college students. A police constable, who was part of the same group, promptly notified higher-ranking officers. Subsequently, police team led by the cyber unit initiated an investigation into the matter. In the video, a group of men can be heard using abusive language towards the boys and warning them of physical harm if they didn’t go through with it.