Fri May 23 06:55:16 UTC 2025: ## Summary:
A 12-year-old boy in Panskura, Paschim Medinipur, allegedly died by suicide after being accused of stealing a packet of chips from a shop. The shopkeeper reportedly made the boy do sit-ups as punishment, leading to the boy allegedly consuming pesticide.
## News Article:
**Boy, 12, Dies After Alleged Theft Accusation and Humiliating Punishment**
**Panskura, Paschim Medinipur, India -** A 12-year-old boy in Panskura, Paschim Medinipur, has tragically died after allegedly consuming pesticide following accusations of theft. According to police, the boy was accused of stealing a packet of chips from a local shop.
The shopkeeper reportedly confronted the boy and forced him to perform sit-ups as punishment. Following this incident, the boy allegedly ingested pesticide.
“We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death,” said a police officer involved in the case. “We are looking into the accusations of theft, the punishment meted out by the shopkeeper, and the alleged pesticide consumption.”
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with many questioning the shopkeeper’s actions. The police have yet to release further details as the investigation is ongoing. The identity of the boy and the shopkeeper are being withheld pending further investigation.
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