Teen dies after alleged assault following Diwali Party in Doon

my uttarakhand news Bureau
Dehradun, 9 Nov: A 15-year-old boy died under suspicious circumstances following an alleged altercation among friends near Soori Chowk in Dehradun’s Nehru Colony area during the Diwali celebrations last night The deceased has been identified as Arsh, and his family has alleged that he was assaulted by a group of youths after a dispute broke out late last night.
According to family members, Arsh had gone to attend a Diwali party with his friend Shreyas. They alleged that an argument erupted among those present at the gathering, following which Arsh was allegedly beaten by some of the youths. The family claimed that the assault led to critical injuries which ultimately resulted in his death.
Arsh’s father, Nadeem Ansari, a resident of Canal Colony on Sahastradhara Road, alleged that his son was taken to Doon Hospital by a friend after the incident. However, he claimed that the boy was admitted as an unidentified person and the friend left the hospital thereafter. According to the family, Arsh had already died by the time he was brought to the hospital.
After receiving information from the hospital, police began efforts to establish the identity of the deceased and subsequently informed his family. Relatives have alleged foul play and demanded justice, claiming that Arsh’s death was the result of an assault.
Police said that they are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident and are collecting details about the dispute, including the individuals who were present and their role in the alleged altercation. They are also examining the sequence of events that preceded the teenager’s death.