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12-Year-Old Kept in Chains Like a Prisoner, Not Allowed to Go to School — How He Finally Escaped
Published: 05/01/26
In a deeply disturbing case from Nagpur, a 12-year-old boy was rescued from a life of abuse that no child should ever experience. Instead of living like a normal child, going to school and playing with friends, the boy spent his days tied with chains inside his own house. His parents treated him like a prisoner, causing him physical pain and deep emotional trauma.
A Life of Fear Inside His Own Home
According to officials, the boy’s parents chained him almost every day. They tied his legs to restrict his movement so that he could not walk freely or leave the house. The chains left marks and injuries on his body.
The child lived in constant fear. He was not allowed to talk freely or behave like a normal child. His home, which should have been a place of comfort and safety, became a place of punishment and pain.
Denied School and a Normal Childhood
One of the most heartbreaking parts of this case is that the boy was not allowed to go to school. While children his age were attending classes, learning new things, and dreaming about the future, this boy was locked inside his house.
By stopping him from going to school, the parents also made sure that teachers or classmates could not notice the abuse.
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Injuries and Emotional Trauma
When authorities rescued the child, they found him with visible injuries on his body. Doctors later confirmed that these injuries were caused by long-term physical abuse.
But the physical wounds were only part of the suffering. The boy showed signs of severe emotional trauma. He was scared, quiet, and withdrawn. He was struggling to speak openly and he even appeared confused and anxious. Years of fear had deeply affected his mental health.
How the Truth Came Out
The case came to light after officials received information about possible child abuse in the area. Acting on the tip, child protection authorities and police reached the house to check on the boy.
What they saw shocked them. The boy was found in a weak condition, with injuries and signs of neglect. The chains, the fear in his eyes, and his condition made it clear that he had been suffering for a long time.
The rescue team immediately removed him from the house to protect him from further harm.
During the rescue, the boy was extremely scared. He did not understand that he was being saved. Years of abuse had taught him not to trust adults easily.
Authorities carefully handled the situation and took him to a safe place. Doctors examined him, and counsellors began working with him to help him recover emotionally. Child welfare services ensured that he was placed under proper protection and care.
While the boy’s past cannot be undone, his rescue gives him hope for a better future. With medical care, counselling, education, and time, he can slowly heal.
The road ahead will not be easy. Healing from trauma takes patience and support.
Parents Under Investigation
After the rescue, police took action against the parents. Officials have started investigating the case to understand how long the abuse continued and why the child was treated in such a cruel manner.
The case has raised serious concerns about how child abuse can go unnoticed even within families and neighbourhoods.
Many children suffer abuse quietly, especially when it happens inside their homes. They may not know how to ask for help or may be too scared to speak.
That is why neighbours, relatives, teachers, and communities play a very important role. A single report or concern can save a child from years of suffering.
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