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Crime
14‑Year‑Old Arshad's Death Triggers Family’s Indefinite Protest Outside Tonk Hostel
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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After the death of 14‑year‑old Arshad, his relatives have taken an indefinite sit‑in outside the hostel in Tonk, demanding answers.
A 14‑year‑old student named Arshad was found dead near a hostel in the town of Tonk, Rajasthan, sparking a protest by his family. The relatives have set up an indefinite sit‑in outside the hostel premises, refusing to leave until the authorities provide a clear explanation of the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident, but the family claims that the initial inquiry was inadequate and that the truth remains hidden. They are demanding a thorough probe and the release of any CCTV footage that may have captured the events leading up to Arshad’s death.
The protest has attracted attention from local media and community members, with several people joining the sit‑in to show solidarity. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that they will cooperate fully with the family’s demands.
The incident has raised concerns about student safety and the need for transparent investigative procedures in cases of sudden student deaths. The family’s continued presence outside the hostel underscores their insistence on accountability and justice for Arshad.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident, but the family claims that the initial inquiry was inadequate and that the truth remains hidden. They are demanding a thorough probe and the release of any CCTV footage that may have captured the events leading up to Arshad’s death.
The protest has attracted attention from local media and community members, with several people joining the sit‑in to show solidarity. Authorities have assured the public that the investigation is ongoing and that they will cooperate fully with the family’s demands.
The incident has raised concerns about student safety and the need for transparent investigative procedures in cases of sudden student deaths. The family’s continued presence outside the hostel underscores their insistence on accountability and justice for Arshad.