Arnav Khaire Dies By Sucide
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On an ordinary Tuesday morning, Arnav Khaire left his house in Kalyan East with his college bag. He was just 19. By evening, his father broke open the bedroom door and found his son hanging. A bright first-year BSc student from Mulund college was gone forever. What happened in those few hours has left an entire city speechless and angry.
The Train Journey That Changed Everything
Arnav boarded the crowded local train from Kalyan to Mulund, the same train thousands take every day. Because people were pushing hard, he said in Hindi, “Don’t push, you’re putting too much weight on me.” That one sentence was enough.
Four or five men turned on him. They shouted, “Are you ashamed to speak Marathi?” Arnav quickly replied that he himself was Marathi. It did not matter. The men kept taunting him. Soon, words turned into slaps and punches. They beat him inside the moving train while others looked away.
Shocked and scared, Arnav got down at Thane station. He took another train to reach college. But he could not sit in class. His mind was somewhere else.
The Silent Return Home
By afternoon, Arnav left college early. He reached home much before his usual time. When his father, Jitendra Khaire, called him, Arnav told everything on the phone. His voice was shaking. His father could feel the fear.
In the evening, Jitendra came back from work. The house was strangely quiet. The bedroom door was locked from inside. Neighbours helped break it open. Arnav had hanged himself. Doctors at the hospital could do nothing. He was already gone.
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What the Police Are Doing Right Now
Kolsewadi police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). They have recorded Jitendra Khaire’s full statement. A special team is working with Kalyan Railway Police. Officers are collecting CCTV footage from platforms and inside coaches between Kalyan and Thane.
Senior Inspector Hemant Gurao said, “We are checking every angle. Trains are very crowded, so finding witnesses is hard. Nobody wants to come forward yet.” Police have taken Arnav’s phone. They want to see if he messaged any friend about the incident.
A Father’s Pain and a Political Storm
Jitendra told the police clearly: his son took the extreme step because of the humiliation and beating he faced for speaking one Hindi sentence. The father still cannot believe his cheerful boy is no more.
The news spread fast on social media. Mumbai BJP President Ameet Satam posted angry tweets. He tagged Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray. He wrote, “What are the consequences of the poison you are sowing in society? A Marathi boy spoke one Hindi sentence and got beaten so badly that he went home and died.”
Many people agree that constant language fights have made simple train journeys scary for everyone.
The Bigger Language War in Maharashtra
In the last few weeks, the Hindi-Marathi fight has grown louder. Some political workers have been caught on camera slapping shopkeepers, auto drivers, and even bank staff for not speaking Marathi. Videos go viral almost every day. Ordinary people now feel afraid to open their mouths in public places.
This time, the victim was a Marathi boy himself. That has shocked everyone even more. It shows how poisonous the atmosphere has become.
A Young Life Lost Too Soon
Arnav lived with his parents and younger brother in Kalyan East. He had just started college a few months ago. Friends remember him as a quiet, studious boy who loved science. Nobody ever imagined he would face something so cruel for speaking a few words.
His father still waits near the locked bedroom, hoping his son will come out laughing and say it was a bad dream. But the room stays silent.
FAQs
Q1. What exactly did Arnav say on the train?
He only said in Hindi, “Don’t push, you’re putting too much weight on me,” because the train was packed.
Q2. Was Arnav from a North-Indian family?
No. He was a Marathi boy. He even told the men that he was Marathi, but they still beat him.
Q3. Has anyone been arrested yet?
No. Police are still looking for the four-five men. They are checking CCTV and asking for witnesses.
Q4. Why is nobody coming forward as a witness?
Local trains are extremely crowded, and many passengers fear getting into trouble with political groups.
Q5. What case have the police registered?
Right now only an Accidental Death Report (ADR). If evidence of beating is found, stronger sections may be added.
Q6. Is this connected to the recent language protests?
Many people believe the angry atmosphere created by language protests played a big role in making people fearless about attacking others.