Meera and her daughter Shivani alleged that even after informing the Mataur police about the incident, no concrete action has been taken. (Representative Image)A shocking incident has come to light from Mataur village in Mohali, where a 22-year-old youth reportedly died due to drug overdose. The deceased has been identified as Sonu, who was residing in Mataur with his family.According to Sonu’s mother, Meera, he was at home the previous day when two individuals, Bunty and Dilkhush, came and took him along saying they were going to help him get employed. “About three hours later, they dropped Sonu back outside the house. He was in a terrible condition, almost unconscious,” said Meera.Seeing his deteriorating state, the family rushed him to the Civil Hospital in Phase-6. From there, he was referred to GMCH-32, Chandigarh. When Sonu briefly regained consciousness at GMCH-32, he revealed that “Bunty and Dilkhush forcibly injected me with chitta (a street name for heroin)”. Sonu succumbed during treatment at the hospital.Also Read | ‘Running on gensets for 2 years’: Mohali bus terminal developer hits out at GMADAMeera and her daughter Shivani alleged that even after informing the Mataur police about the incident, no concrete action has been taken. “We clearly told the police that Bunty and Dilkhush administered the drug injection, but the police have neither questioned them nor made any arrests,” they claimed.When contacted, Mataur SHO Amandeep Singh Kamboj said, “The family has not given any statement to us regarding drug use. In fact, in their official statement, they wrote that they don’t suspect anyone and don’t want any action taken.” Based on this, the police have initiated proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC (relating to unnatural death).Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:chandigarh