A 20-year-old Dalit BSc student allegedly died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district, a day after he was allegedly assaulted and humiliated over his caste at a local library.
The deceased, identified as Atin Kumar, was a resident of Nagla Bilautia village under Shikohabad police station limits.
Suicide Note Mentions Assault and Harassment
Police said a one-page suicide note recovered from Atin’s room referred to harassment and assault at the library.
Villagers also claimed injury marks were visible on his body and alleged that one of his fingers appeared fractured.
Family Alleges Humiliation Over Caste
According to a complaint filed by Atin’s father, Ajay Kumar, the student regularly visited RM Library after attending college.
On Saturday evening, some people at the library allegedly accused him of harassing a girl. The family alleged that after learning about his caste, the group assaulted and humiliated him.
“My son suffered injuries in the assault and came back home humiliated. He did not share the ordeal with the family and was found dead on Sunday,” Ajay Kumar stated in his police complaint.
FIR Registered Under SC/ST Act
Police said an FIR has been filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to murder, rioting, intentional insult and voluntarily causing hurt.
Relevant provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were also invoked.
The case names six accused, including library operator Atul Sikera and Dhruv Yadav.
Three Accused Arrested
Shikohabad DSP Amreesh Kumar said three accused — Atul Sikera, Dhruv Yadav and Ritik Yadav — have been arrested.
“Police teams are working to nab the other absconding accused,” he said.
Only Son of Specially-Abled Parents
Atin was the only son of his parents, both of whom are specially abled, according to villagers.
Facing financial hardship, the student also reportedly managed a small grocery shop to help support the family while continuing his studies.
