Holi Crime News: In a tragic incident in Ralwas village, Rajasthan, a youth named Hansraj lost his life after being brutally assaulted for refusing to participate in Holi celebrations.
According to the police, Hansraj, who was preparing for competitive exams, was approached by three local residents—Ashok, Bablu, and Kaluram—at a library. When he declined to have colors applied on him, the trio allegedly reacted violently. Reports suggest that they kicked him and struck him with belts before one of them strangled him to death, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dinesh Agarwal told PTI.
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Following the incident, Hansraj’s family and villagers staged a protest, blocking the national highway until early Thursday morning. The demonstrators demanded ₹50 lakh compensation, a government job for a family member, and swift action against the accused. The protest ended after authorities assured them of necessary measures.
Teen Injured During Holi Celebrations in Thane
Meanwhile, a separate Holi-related dispute in Maharashtra’s Thane district left a 17-year-old boy injured. The incident took place in a housing complex in Dombivli on Thursday night when a group of children was playing with water balloons.
According to police reports, one balloon accidentally hit a man standing nearby, enraging him. In response, the man allegedly attacked one of the boys, assaulting him physically and injuring him with a sharp object. A case has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing, though no arrests have been made so far.
Both incidents highlight the need for maintaining peace and restraint during festive celebrations to prevent such unfortunate events.