Avinash Balu Sonawane (13) accused 60 year-old Rashid Sayyed, along with his two brothers, of stripping and beating him with a heated iron rod on Friday. They allegedly hit his genitals, face and right arm because they suspected him of stealing Rs 8,000 from Sayyed’s slum. He is now admitted to Sion Hospital.

The boy was assaulted around 5 am and was then locked up in a tiny room from 7 am to 6.30 pm. During this time, the accused allegedly blackmailed his family for money.