In a shocking incident that has left a Chhattisgarh village in mourning, a 13-year-old girl allegedly threw her two toddler cousins into a well after being repeatedly taunted as a 'thief' by villagers. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of the four-year-old boy and two-year-old girl, who were the children of the teenager's paternal uncle.
The Tragic Incident Unfolds
The heartbreaking incident occurred on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai (KCG) district. According to police officials, the 13-year-old girl, who was a Class 8 student living with her parents and brother, had been facing constant harassment from villagers who labeled her a thief.
The situation escalated when the four-year-old boy began mimicking the adults and also started calling his cousin a thief. This repeated taunting, coming from both villagers and her young cousin, allegedly pushed the teenager to commit the unthinkable act.
Discovery and Investigation
When the two toddlers went missing on Sunday morning, family members and villagers launched an extensive search operation. The nightmare began to unfold when one child's body was spotted in a well located in a vegetable garden near the village.
Authorities drained the well and discovered the second body, confirming the family's worst fears. Suspicion quickly fell on the 13-year-old girl, who had been seen with the children shortly before their disappearance.
During questioning, the girl reportedly confessed to throwing her cousins into the well. "She was remorseful during questioning and said she threw the boy in the well because he was taunting her by calling her a thief," a police officer involved in the investigation revealed.
Background and Legal Proceedings
Police investigation uncovered that the teenager had allegedly stolen some money and a phone previously, which led to villagers branding her as a thief. This constant humiliation and social ostracization apparently built up resentment that culminated in the tragic incident.
Based on a complaint filed by the father of the deceased children, police have registered a case under Section 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
The 13-year-old girl has been sent to a juvenile correctional home while the legal process continues. The case has raised serious questions about village social dynamics, child psychology, and how communities handle conflicts involving minors.
The tragedy has left the entire village in shock, with families grappling with the loss of two young lives and the involvement of a family member in such a devastating crime. The incident serves as a grim reminder of how persistent bullying and social exclusion can have catastrophic consequences, especially when involving vulnerable young minds.
