Uttarakhand horror: Youth kills ‘mentally challenged’ man by inserting sugarcane in rectum

Tapan Susheel / TNN / Updated: Mar 09, 2025, 09:45 IST

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A 22-year-old man from Haridwar's Buggawala was arrested for allegedly inserting a sugarcane stalk into the rectum of a 36-year-old man, resulting in his death. The accused, Pramod Kumar, retaliated after being repeatedly taunted by the victim. Kumar was apprehended during a night combing operation and has been charged with murder and destruction of evidence.

Uttarakhand horror: Youth kills ‘mentally challenged’ man by inserting sugarcane in rectum

ROORKEE: A 22-year-old man from Haridwar's Buggawala was arrested on Friday for allegedly inserting a sugarcane stalk into the rectum of a 36-year-old "mentally challenged" man, who later died during treatment.The accused, Pramod Kumar, a resident of Haripur Tongia village, told police that the victim often asked him for sexual relations and, upon refusal, taunted him by calling him impotent. He claimed a similar incident occurred on Friday, which enraged him.In retaliation, Kumar took the victim to a sugarcane field, beat him up, and inserted a sugarcane stalk into his rectum. Hearing his cries, nearby field workers rushed to the spot, prompting Kumar to flee into the nearby forest. The victim was taken to a local hospital but died due to excessive bleeding. Inspector Bhagwan Singh Mahar told TOI, "We arrested Kumar during a combing operation in the forest at night. He was presented before the court on Saturday and sent to judicial custody." Police have registered a case under BNS sections 103 (murder) and 238 (causing disappearance of evidence) based on a complaint filed by the victim's brother.Key highlights:

A 22-year-old man, Pramod Kumar, was arrested in Haridwar's Buggawala for allegedly assaulting a 36-year-old mentally challenged man, leading to his death.
Kumar reportedly took the victim to a sugarcane field, beat him, and inserted a sugarcane stalk into his rectum after the victim allegedly taunted him.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to excessive bleeding caused by the assault.
Kumar was arrested during a night-time combing operation in the forest and later presented in court, where he was sent to judicial custody.
A case has been registered against Kumar under BNS sections 103 (murder) and 238 (causing disappearance of evidence) based on a complaint by the victim’s brother.

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