An Indian national whose vicious dogs mauled a 14-year-old boy, severing his hands and severely injuring his legs, has refused to meet the child’s mother, Beauty Sifumkwe, despite having initially agreed to do so.
The 35-year-old widow, who resides in Chipata Compound, walked to the businessman’s company in the Misisi area for the scheduled meeting. However, upon arrival, she was turned away by the man’s wife, who asked her to return the following day, stating that her husband was busy with important meetings.
An emotional Mrs. Sifumkwe, speaking outside the company premises, expressed frustration and doubt about securing justice for her son.
The brutal attack took place on January 11, 2024, in Chipata Compound, where the 14-year-old boy was accused of attempting to steal side mirrors. In response, the businessman allegedly unleashed his dogs on the boy, resulting in severed hands and severely injured legs.
Adding to the distress, the only compensation offered by the businessman was a 25kg bag of mealie meal for the grieving mother.
BMTV journalist Idah Banda Musakanya, who has been investigating the case, uncovered disturbing footage showing inhumane treatment of the boy before he lost his hands. Despite the severity of the attack, the case was initially closed by the police, and the boy was reportedly hidden in one of Lusaka’s compounds, seemingly to let the matter fade away.
Thanks to continuous reporting by BMTV, two Indian men involved in the incident have since been arrested and detained at Central Police Station. However, concerned citizens remain vigilant, closely monitoring the case to ensure justice is served.
This tragic incident has ignited public outrage, with many Zambians demanding accountability and justice for the young boy.
Source: Idah Banda Musakanya
Indians ultimately control zambia……..
Zambians can control the politics, Chinese can control part of the shifting economy……..
But indians are in firm control long term……
Thousands of indians , parkistanis , bangaldeshis enter zambia and illegally get papers to live here……….no one can touch them……..
Forwadee 2031…
Obviously they are in control and a good reason for that too
Firstly what have achieved by ourselves ? apart from running things down and then having them restored by outsiders
Secondly we have many honourable and dedicated Indians amongst us
DONT BLAME OTHERS FOR OUR FAILINGS
WAIT FOR THIS CHAP TO STATE HIS ACTIONS FIRST
We try SP
UPND out
NEVER IT WOULD BE WORSE
LETS LOOK ELSEWHERE
So sad that justice is often not available to those with no money. Worst still, the police appear to be more concerned about “what’s in it for me”. Cry my beloved Zamunda.
Our law enforcement Agencies are
Weak as they sucumb to financial
Benefit.
Pressure from the media and the public, even the police should REQUIRE that the men and their wives meet the boy and his family to discuss the event and the repercussions on the boy’s future — restorative justice is what I’ve heard this process called.
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW
Imagine an African doing that to an Indian in India. He would rot in jail without trial.. and Indian jails are not like the Pamodzi hotel.
Why would the police drop the case? I’m disappointed with the HRC for not taking interest in such serious issue. ..or they waiting for permission from the appointing authority?
The mealie meal that had been offered as compensation depicts the standards that our leaders have set. Agarwal got back KCM that has assets worth billions of dollars through a $100,000 donation. Fish begins to rot from the head.
This is low our leaders subject their citizens..if our govts in Africa put their pipo first all this would not be happening
Talk about Racism ? then Africa leads the way
How Sad
Always jumping to conclusions in politics and private lives