A Young Bhutanese, Beaten and Stabbed to Death by A Youth GangYeshey Nidup was from Bhutan, a small country in the Eastern Himalayas (South Asia). His friend, Pascal, who survived with minor injuries is from Germany. Both students of Bangkok University in Thailand.
The sudden end of a young hopeful life! What happened?.
On the 29th of July 2005, Yeshey had finished his exam and wanted to celebrate by going out to party with his friends. At around 04:30 hrs. Yeshey and his university friend, Pascal, made their way back home on Pascal’s motorcycle. They stopped at the traffic lights and were waiting for it to turn green, when suddenly three young bikers came from behind and started to beat up Yeshey. Pascal saw the gang stabbing Yeshey with knives and machetes and beating him with a bat. The gang then drove off when the light turned green, and Yeshey, although seriously injured and bleeding severely, was able to get back on the motorcycle. He asked Pascal to take him to a hospital and then lost consciousness. Pascal was in a state of shock but managed to ask a passer by to call the police. Minutes later two traffic policemen arrived on the scene and radioed for an ambulance. By the time the ambulance arrived, Yeshey had no pulse.
The vicious beatings, which took only a fraction of a minute, had totally smashed Yeshey’s left knee and severed the artery, through which he lost a lot of blood while waiting for the ambulance. His right hand was cut clean through between the ring and the little finger to the wrist. The paramedics spent approximately 30 minutes on the spot trying to resuscitate him – after which Yeshey was taken to a hospital, where he fell into a coma. His left leg had to be amputated, but the doctors had to wait until his condition had stabilized. Later, after Yeshey’s leg had been amputated, his heart stopped beating and all the doctor’s attempts to revive him were in vain. Yeshey passed away on 1 August 2005.
Yeshey’s friend Pascal said that since they had not engaged in any arguments or fights throughout the evening, the attack came as a total surprise. It might have been a mistaken identity or a random attack by gang members who were high on a Methamphetamine called “Ya Ba” (a local drug). Pascal sustained minor injuries.
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Message to the Readers
The reason for sharing this story is to bring awareness of reckless acts of violence by “Youth Gangs” to as many people as possible, especially to “The Youths of the World”.
Such gangs are unfortunately found not only in Bangkok but also in almost every country of the world. It is understood that they often savagely attack innocent victims for no apparent reasons. Some do it for fun, some as an initiation rite for a new member and some for various other reasons. Whatever the reason, it does not justify such actions.
It is known that gangs usually attack their victims with bats, machetes, chains, knives, or any other weapons they posses. They then often mercilessly kick and beat their victims.
To those of you who think that you could not be affected by such violence, think again. Yeshey’s family and friends never expected him to die - beaten and mutilated in the capital of a country known as the “Land of Smiles”. Yeshey’s family is still in shock and cannot comprehend why and how such a tragedy could be part of their lives.
So, protect yourself and leave nothing to chance. Be vigilant and do not expose yourself to such danger. If you have to stay out late, avoid deserted areas and move around in groups. If you see a similar incident, please help to call the ambulance and police. Yeshey may have been saved had he received immediate medical attention.
Love your brothers, sisters, and your friends. Show them that you love and respect them so that they do not seek the wrong company, that may pretend to give them what they seek, but could ultimately destroy their lives and future.
Your thoughtful action will save unimaginable grief to your parents and family members who love you (much more than you might realise).
Help each other and to the extent possible avoid being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Keep away from Gangs and keep away from Drugs. We seek your solidarity in making this world a safer place.
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Note: If you find Yeshey’s story useful, please share it with other youths, communities, websites or publish it in your newspapers. If this could make a difference in one person’s life, we will think Yeshey died for a reason.
In case you are publishing this article in your newspaper, website or if you think this had made a difference in your life, please share it with us at the following address:
E-mail: chokid2004@yahoo.co.uk
Fax: 00 975-2-361-185 (Bhutan)
At the time of writing this article, Yeshey’s family is still waiting for some information and comments from the Thai Police.
