Here, within the village just near Hathras, a horrific story is unfolding. Krituarth was a ten-year-old boy who had lost his life under suspicious circumstances. He was one of the brightest students. He used to study in the second class in the local school. His family had aspirations from him. They wanted him to grow up as a big officer, maybe even an engineer. But all those dreams shattered with Krituarth’s death.
Krituarth was sent to a hostel at the school for better education by his family. He was believed to be a gem who would excel and live up to their expectations. His father, Krishna Kushwaha, was very proud of Krituarth and always boasted about him drawing very well and how he should be successful in life. But all that is left now are gory memories.
What Happened?
On the night of September 22, Krituarth was found dead. His body was recovered in a car belonging to the school manager, Dinesh Baghel. Reports say his death was caused by strangulation. This shocking revelation raised many questions. How could such a thing happen in a school meant for learning?
The school was supposed to be a place of learning, as it also was to be a safe haven for kids. But ever since Krituarth’s death, many parents were petrified about the safety of their kids. They questioned whether their kids were safe in such an environment.
Dark Practices Allegations
Cops statements would come forward stating that this death is somehow connected with the dark rituals or sacrifice. This was a real shocker for the village. Most people in the village couldn’t believe such things existed amongst them. School was a reputable establishment teaching high-quality education.
Parents staged fierce protests, demonstrating on the streets, and issuing a strong demand for answers and justice in the case of Krituarth. They wanted to know how a child could meet a so nasty death. Police have arrested several people involved with the school, including its founder and teachers. But many feel this is not enough.
The Response of the Community
Krituarth’s family has found great solidarity in the local community. People are demanding a proper inquiry. They want to know who is behind this tragedy.
This school is deserted due to such tragic incidents. Many parents have withdrawn their children from this school. They do not trust an institution which cannot even defend their children. Such an incident can happen anytime, spooking everyone.
Parents’ Concerns
Krishna Kushwaha said his part saying he was very sad. He was frustrated and helpless. The heartbreak of losing a son is hard. He says, “I am not satisfied with the way this probe is going on. I want to know the truth.”.
The Uttar Pradesh Child Commission and National Child Commission have gone to the family’s place. They have had words with them, but still, there are many unanswered questions in the mind of the family. The community is united as a whole demanding justice.
The Tragic Case of a School boy from Hathras
Security in Schools
That has resulted in school authority rethinking the whole aspect of school safety. The public debate has sparked parents’ curiosity to know whether the schools are safe or not. They need to be assured that it is safe for their children to be at school.
Most believe that schools must adopt rigid rules and checks to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening. Children safety has to be paramount. Parents are demanding stringent oversight of schools, especially those schools with hostels.
The Way Forward
The community is shocked due to the tragic death of Krituarth. It has raised the issue for having better safety measures in schools. Parents have vowed to fight for justice and want to assure no other family has to suffer like this again.
Call for justice continues. The locality is not, however, willing to settle for the justice struggle of Krituarth’s family: that the truth will prevail and the perpetrators will be brought before the courts. No place of learning should be a place of fear and tragedy.
With time to explore the whole story, there is hope that nothing happened for nothing in this case: the death of Krituarth will not go into thin air, but his fight for justice and safety in schools, where kids can learn without fear, should go on.