Mystery shrouds the death of a Meerut youth a year after a brutal attack

Hritik, 22, who was humiliated and assaulted a year ago when a group of youths urinated on him and filmed the entire incident, was found dead on Monday.

According to police, Hritik was partying with friends at a hotel on Parikshatgarh Road on Monday evening, celebrating the selection of one of his friends in the Merchant Navy.

Meerut SSP Vipin Tada stated that Hritik’s condition deteriorated during the event. His friends rushed him to a nearby private hospital, but due to his deteriorating condition, he was referred to the Medical College Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The SSP confirmed that Hritik is the same person who was involved in the viral video incident last year, in connection with which a case was registered at the Civil Lines Police Station. However, he clarified that the friends accompanying Hritik to the party were not connected with the earlier incident and it was they who took him to the hospital.

“The autopsy was conducted by a panel of doctors and was recorded on camera,” the SSP said, adding that the report would determine the cause of death and guide further investigation.

He also noted that Hritik’s family is yet to file a complaint and a case will be registered based on their comments.

Meanwhile, police questioned Hritik’s friends present at the party and recorded statements of the hotel staff to gather more details about the incident.