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14-Year-Old Left Cricket Match Midway… What Happened Next Will Shock You
Published: 14 Apr 2026
It was a normal afternoon. A group of boys was playing cricket at a local ground in Mumbai’s Govandi area.
Like every other game, the boys were having their play time, which is usually a mix of competition and arguments. But things didn’t go the same way throughout. By the end of that day, one of the boys was fighting for his life.
A Simple Exit That Triggered Anger
Arsalan Altaf Natekar, a 14-year-old student, was playing cricket with his friends at Rajiv Gandhi Maidan in Govandi. He had just appeared for his Class 10 exams,
Everything was normal until around 3:30 PM. Then his elder brother called him to come and assist at their xerox shop.
Following the elder brother’s orders, Arsalan left the game midway to help his family. But the friends were not happy with him leaving the match halfway. It angered them. One of the boys also threatened Arsalan. He said that he would deal with him later tonight.
At that moment, it just felt like another heated remarks which children say when they are angry. But it wasn’t.
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A Call That Was Actually a Trap
Around 9:30 PM, when Arsalan was at the xerox shop, one of his friends called him. He asked him to come to the ground. He said they wanted to talk to him. Since they were all
As soon as he reached Rajiv Gandhi Maidan, an argument began. It started with words but quickly turned violent.
According to the FIR, the two minors pulled out a knife and threatened to kill him. And then they stabbed him multiple times.
Arsalan somehow managed to escape and ran back to the xerox shop. He was fully covered in blood.
His brother, Arfan, was shocked to see Arsalan in that state. With the help of a friend, they rushed Arsalan to a nearby hospital. But his condition was critical. He was later shifted to Rajawadi Hospital.
He is now in the ICU fighting for his life.
Police Action Taken
Shivaji Nagar police registered a case of attempted murder. The two minors were detained. They have now been sent to the Dongri Children’s Observation Centre.
The investigation is ongoing.
One Moment, Many Lives Changed
Today, a 14-year-old boy is lying in a hospital bed fighting for his life. And two young boys are facing serious legal consequences.
All because of one moment of uncontrolled anger. Nowadays, children get angry very quickly. Small things turn into big fights. Anger is normal, but many children don’t know how to handle it. They react without thinking.
This can be because of stress or peer pressure. Surroundings also affect how children behave. So adults around them play an important role here. Parents and teachers should talk to them openly and help them express their feelings. When they open up, they release their grudges and their heart feels lighter. When they feel good within, they are less likely to react in anger.
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