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Crime
Surat Incident: 9-Year-Old Girl Beaten After Ball Hit Her
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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In Surat, a 9‑year‑old girl was beaten after a ball struck her, with the boy being thrown to the ground and casteist remarks used to force an apology.
A 9‑year‑old girl in Surat was physically assaulted after a ball struck her during an incident that unfolded in the city. The boy who threw the ball was subsequently thrown to the ground by those present. Reports indicate that casteist language was employed to pressure the boy into issuing an apology.
The assault took place in Surat, Gujarat, and has drawn attention to the seriousness of child safety and the misuse of caste-based slurs in public disputes. Authorities have been notified, and the case is under investigation.
Witnesses say that the boy’s actions prompted a confrontation, leading to the girl’s beating and the use of derogatory terms aimed at forcing an apology. The incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of laws protecting children from violence and hate speech.
The assault took place in Surat, Gujarat, and has drawn attention to the seriousness of child safety and the misuse of caste-based slurs in public disputes. Authorities have been notified, and the case is under investigation.
Witnesses say that the boy’s actions prompted a confrontation, leading to the girl’s beating and the use of derogatory terms aimed at forcing an apology. The incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of laws protecting children from violence and hate speech.