No Drug, No Injection Mark Found On 14-Year-Old Boy In Ghatkopar Ground Case; Police Probe Points To Misunderstanding

A 14-year-old boy playing on a municipal ground in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, was accused of being assaulted and injected with a drug. However, a 48-hour police investigation found no evidence of any drug or narcotic being administered to the teenager. The incident, which reportedly took place on October 5, involved a disagreement among children over the use of a particular ground.

According to the boy’s father, Ramu Chaurasia, his son had gone to play with friends at the Bhatwadi municipal ground when four to five boys from Prem Nagar Galli allegedly asked them to leave. One of the boys punched the teenager, who then felt dizzy and was taken to Sant Muktabai General Hospital. The police registered a case based on the boy’s statement and launched an investigation.

Multiple teams, including Anti-Narcotics and anti-gang units, were deployed to identify the alleged perpetrators. Police traced one of the boys involved, but questioning revealed that he was actually a friend of the victim. During the scuffle, the boy allegedly felt something touch or prick his neck, leading to the mistaken belief that he had been injected.

Medical examinations found no evidence of a drug injection, and no visible injection mark was found on the teenager's neck. The incident caused panic among residents, with some groups calling for protests over a perceived drug menace in the area. However, the police investigation ultimately determined that the allegation was unfounded, stemming from fear and confusion following the incident.