Child Assaulted Over Ball Retrieval Incident in Gwalior

A disturbing incident in Gwalior has come to light where an eighth-grade boy was assaulted by neighbors while attempting to retrieve a ball from their roof. The child reported being beaten after being caught on the roof, leading to serious injuries and emotional distress. His family has filed a complaint against the neighbors, who claim their actions were justified due to previous thefts. This case raises significant concerns about children's safety in neighborhood interactions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2026, 20:19 IST

Incident Overview

A troubling incident has emerged from Gwalior involving an eighth-grade student who was reportedly assaulted. The child claims he went onto a neighbor's roof to retrieve a ball but was caught and beaten.

It has been reported that the child was first made to perform a humiliating act before being struck with a belt. Upon returning home in tears, he recounted the ordeal to his family. The boy stated that while playing with friends, his ball accidentally landed on the neighbor's roof, and when he went to get it, the neighbors apprehended him and began to assault him.

A formal complaint has been lodged regarding this incident. The family of the child asserts that he sustained serious injuries from the beating, which has also affected his mental well-being. The victim attends a government school and was reportedly playing cricket after returning from school.

During the game, the ball ended up on the neighbor's roof. He called out to the neighbors for help, but no one responded. Consequently, he decided to retrieve the ball himself, only to be caught and beaten, first on the roof and then taken into a room where he was struck with a belt.

When the child returned home crying, he informed his family about the entire incident. Following this revelation, his family filed a complaint against the neighbors.

On the other hand, the neighbors claim that they have been experiencing thefts of women's undergarments from their home recently, which led them to keep a watchful eye on their roof. They allege that they saw the children touching the garments, which they say justified their actions.