'Mihir was like my own son, couldn't stop crying seeing those screenshots': Mihir’s uncle Musthafa

Kochi: Prominent businessman Musthafa PC, uncle of 15-year-old Mihir Ahmed has written an emotional note seeking justice for his nephew, who died by suicide after enduring brutal bullying. Musthafa described Mihir as being like his own son and revealed that the boy was subjected to relentless harassment, including racial abuse.

In his post on X, Musthafa wrote, “Mihir was my nephew. He was my son's best friend. He is no more. He was just 15. During his Kindergarten days, he lived with us in Bengaluru. He was like a son to me”.

He further stated, “After his death, we received some shocking screenshots/proofs from his friends. Mihir was subjected to brutal ragging, bullying, and physical assault by a gang of students at his school and in the school bus. The evidence we gathered paints a chilling picture. Mihir was beaten, verbally abused, and forced to endure unimaginable humiliation even on his last day. He was forcibly taken to the washroom, made to lick a toilet seat, and had his head pushed into the toilet while it was flushed. After this humiliating experience, they used to call him 'poopyhead'.

Musthafa also disclosed that Mihir was targeted for his skin colour. “He was bullied for his dark skin colour. They didn't end the cruelty even after his death. A shocking chat screenshot reveals the extent of their cruelty. They messaged "fxxk nigga he actually died" and celebrated his death. I couldn't stop crying seeing those chat screenshots. Can someone do it to a 15-year-old child?”

Expressing his grief, Musthafa added, “Mihir left to a world where he will not face bullying and ragging from these criminals. I am begging for justice for Mihir. His death must not go in vain. Those responsible for this barbaric act must face the full force of the law, and systemic changes must be made to ensure no other child suffers like Mihir did. I have complete faith in the legal system and am confident that justice will prevail. I urge you to support this fight for justice-not just for Mihir, but for every child who dreams of a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow,” he concluded.

Mihir died by suicide on January 15 after jumping from the 26th floor of his flat complex in Tripunithura. His mother had earlier revealed that he had been brutally tortured by other students, who forced him to flush his head inside a toilet.