Kolkata locals blindfold boy, pour gasoline and set clothes alight
India
In Kolkata, a boy was tricked into playing a "game" by some locals, who then blindfolded him and tried to force him to drink gasoline, all just to film a social media reel.
When he refused, they poured gasoline on him and set his clothes on fire.
Thankfully, he managed to escape with only minor burns.
Main accused arrested, 2 minors detained
After the boy's family reported the incident, police moved quickly, arresting the main accused and detaining two other minors involved.
Investigators found the group had told the victim to pretend he agreed if questioned.
Now, they are facing attempted murder charges while police continue investigating what led up to this disturbing act.