Tragic neighbourly dispute over Hyderabad cricket bats ends in tragedy

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-28 21:05:03 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-16 23:43:43

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Rachelle Alphonse, 10, was killed, and her 14-year-old neighbour was injured after a tragic dispute over a stolen cricket bat in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Local reports suggest that the 14-year-old, who has not been named, had stolen a cricket bat from Rachelle's home. The boy took the bat into his own house, where Rachelle and his mother demanded it be returned. After refusing to return the bat, the boy took a knife and stabbed Rachelle in the chest. He then turned the knife on himself and injured his own neck.

Police have registered a case of murder and are investigating the tragic incident. Officers have not ruled out the possibility of further charges.

The boy is currently undergoing medical treatment for his injuries. He will be arrested and charged once he is released.

Sadly, this is not the first time a tragic neighbourhood dispute has ended in tragedy. Neighbours must find ways to resolve their differences peacefully, or risk tragic consequences like these.

As we mourn the loss of Rachelle, we are reminded of the need for tighter controls on dangerous weapons.

Rachelle's untimely death and the many other tragedies like this across India demand that we must prioritize peacemaking and compromise in our communities.

It is the responsibility of all citizens to uphold the law, protect each other and create safer, more positive societies.

Once again, we encourage authorities to take strict action to discourage such criminal acts and to reinforce the message that violence will not be tolerated.

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