
In Nagpur, India, parents of a 12-year-old boy have been accused of chaining him for up to two months to curb his alleged habit of stealing and misbehavior. The parents, daily wage laborers, reportedly chained the boy before leaving for work, citing a lack of other options. Authorities were alerted by child helplines and local residents. Rescuers found the boy with injuries and in distress, leading to his placement in child welfare care. A case has been registered against the parents under the Juvenile Justice Act.
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