A Glimmer of Hope: Botad Teenager Discharged After Harrowing 15-Day Hospital Stay Following Alleged Police Brutality

In a story that has gripped Gujarat, a 17-year-old boy from Botad, Chirag, has finally been discharged from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital after a harrowing 15-day battle for recovery. His hospitalization stemmed from severe injuries allegedly inflicted during an incident of police brutality, raising serious questions about law enforcement accountability.

Chirag’s ordeal began when he was reportedly apprehended by Botad police personnel while riding his motorcycle.

According to his father, Dashrathbhai, Chirag was picked up without valid reason, taken to the police station, and subjected to a brutal beating. The alleged assault left him with critical injuries, including significant kidney damage, which required immediate and intensive medical care.

Admitted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, Chirag's condition was initially precarious.

Doctors confirmed he had sustained kidney damage, and his creatinine levels were alarmingly high. For two agonizing weeks, his family, particularly his mother Manjula, waited anxiously by his bedside, witnessing their son’s struggle. The discharge on May 20 brought immense relief, though Chirag remains weak and the road to full recovery is still ahead.

The incident did not go unnoticed.

Following a public outcry and the family's determined pursuit of justice, an FIR was registered on May 6 against three police personnel from the Botad town police station. These officers were subsequently suspended pending further investigation, a move that offered a small measure of reassurance to the grieving family and the wider community.

While Chirag is now back home, his story continues to highlight the critical need for vigilance and accountability within police forces.

The family's fight for comprehensive justice continues, with the hope that those responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions. This young boy's journey from severe injury to home recovery stands as a poignant reminder of the power of community support and the enduring quest for justice against alleged misuse of power.

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