The horrifying incident from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, where a man named Sunny was allegedly burnt alive by his wife, Ankita, and her lover, Dr. Ayub, has sent shockwaves across the region. According to the victim’s family, Sunny was kidnapped by his in-laws and Ayub, brutally assaulted, and then set on fire after being doused in petrol.
He was initially admitted to a hospital in meerut and later shifted to delhi for advanced treatment. Despite doctors' efforts, Sunny succumbed to his injuries on July 27, five days after the attack. What makes the tragedy even more appalling is the inaction from law enforcement—despite the serious nature of the crime and the death of the victim, Baghpat police have yet to arrest the accused.
The delay in arrests has infuriated Sunny’s grieving family and the local community. As a mark of protest and desperation, the family refused to cremate his body and staged a sit-in demonstration outside the local police station. Their demand is simple but urgent—immediate arrest of those responsible for Sunny’s murder. This is not just a cry for justice for one man, but a broader statement against the increasing incidents of gender-neutral domestic violence going unrecognized or unaddressed. The image of a family holding on to their son's charred body while pleading for justice highlights a systemic failure in ensuring timely investigation and action.
This case also brings attention to an uncomfortable but growing reality—cases of groom burning and violence against men in intimate relationships, which are often overlooked due to societal biases. While violence against women rightly garners national attention, male victims are frequently dismissed or ridiculed, and their suffering is rendered invisible in public discourse. Sunny's death is not an isolated tragedy; it's a grim reminder that abuse in domestic settings can affect anyone, regardless of gender. If justice is not swift and impartial, it only deepens the wounds of the victims’ families and perpetuates a culture where such brutality can go unchecked.
He was initially admitted to a hospital in meerut and later shifted to delhi for advanced treatment. Despite doctors' efforts, Sunny succumbed to his injuries on July 27, five days after the attack. What makes the tragedy even more appalling is the inaction from law enforcement—despite the serious nature of the crime and the death of the victim, Baghpat police have yet to arrest the accused.
The delay in arrests has infuriated Sunny’s grieving family and the local community. As a mark of protest and desperation, the family refused to cremate his body and staged a sit-in demonstration outside the local police station. Their demand is simple but urgent—immediate arrest of those responsible for Sunny’s murder. This is not just a cry for justice for one man, but a broader statement against the increasing incidents of gender-neutral domestic violence going unrecognized or unaddressed. The image of a family holding on to their son's charred body while pleading for justice highlights a systemic failure in ensuring timely investigation and action.
This case also brings attention to an uncomfortable but growing reality—cases of groom burning and violence against men in intimate relationships, which are often overlooked due to societal biases. While violence against women rightly garners national attention, male victims are frequently dismissed or ridiculed, and their suffering is rendered invisible in public discourse. Sunny's death is not an isolated tragedy; it's a grim reminder that abuse in domestic settings can affect anyone, regardless of gender. If justice is not swift and impartial, it only deepens the wounds of the victims’ families and perpetuates a culture where such brutality can go unchecked.
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