In Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district, a shopkeeper, identified as Azad, was apprehended for locking a seven-year-old boy in a freezer for approximately five hours on suspicion of theft. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, sparked public outcry.
The video shows Azad berating and threatening the child while he is confined in the freezer, accusing him of stealing and subjecting him to verbal abuse. The child, visibly distressed, is seen in the footage denying the accusations and pleading for mercy.
Following the circulation of the video, local authorities swiftly intervened, resulting in the arrest of the accused. The boy’s father expressed outrage, stating that his son endured hours of distress, calling for stringent action against Azad.
Law enforcement officials assured that legal measures were being rigorously pursued in response to the incident. The child’s harrowing ordeal has garnered significant attention, prompting swift action from the authorities to address the situation.