This was Rajul. A 14 year old boy diagnosed with Autism.

A child filled with extraordinary talent, creativity, and kindness. He sculpted, drew beautifully, sang with passion, and could play multiple musical instruments. At such a young age, he had already won several awards in different fields. He was gifted in ways many people could only dream of.

But society never saw his talent first.

They only saw his Autism.

Instead of acceptance, he was met with cruelty.

Instead of friendship, he was mocked with hateful slurs like, “You’re gay,” “You’re trans,” “Go away.”

He was bullied, isolated, humiliated, and ragged endlessly by the very classmates he hoped would one day become his friends. They refused to share notes, homework, or even basic kindness with him.

Rajul only wanted to belong.

And maybe that is why animals loved him so much. The dogs in his alley, the birds, the cats, every innocent soul around him found comfort in Rajul. Because unlike humans, they never judged him for being different.

His parents loved him more than anything in this world. They cared for him, supported him, normalized therapy for him, and stood beside him through everything. But despite all their love, their child was taken away from them in July last year.

Rajul was also a devoted Mohun Bagan supporter. He loved watching football with his father, cheering during every match, every derby, every victory. But now, those moments will never feel the same for his father again. The joy of football now carries an emptiness that words can never describe.

That is why, regardless of which club we support, whether Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, or anyone else, we should all carry Rajul’s memory and legacy with us. Even as a hardcore East Bengal supporter myself, I will stand beside Rajul and his family until he receives justice.

It has almost been a year, yet the pain still feels unbearable.

Even today, countless children like Rajul suffer silently because of bullying and ragging. The ones who bully others often call themselves “normal,” yet they fail to achieve the one thing children like Rajul had naturally: humanity.

Rajul’s parents are still fighting for justice. Their fight has not stopped. Recently, a book was published where Rajul was mentioned, ensuring that his story, his pain, and his memory are never forgotten.

I have added their pictures because Rajul deserves to be remembered, not just as another victim, but as a talented, loving child whose life mattered.

I request everyone reading this to please share Rajul’s story as much as possible. Speak about him. Support his family. Stand against bullying and ragging before another innocent child is lost forever.

Sourya “Rajul” Sarkar, you will always be remembered.

Justice for Rajul. 💔