Bengaluru Police Arrest Two for Murder of Class 8 Boy After Kidnapping

Quick Summary

• A 13-year-old boy, Nishchith A., was kidnapped and murdered in Bengaluru.
• The boy’s half-burnt body was found on July 31 in Bannerghatta forest after his abduction for a ₹5 lakh ransom.
• Two suspects, Shivaprakash (25) and Gopi (27), were arrested the same evening from Bannerghatta forest. Both were shot in their legs during the arrest after allegedly attacking police officers while trying to flee.
• Shivaprakash,who knew the victim’s family,befriended the boy’s mother to learn details about their background before abducting him using WhatsApp messages to demand ransom.
• Fearing identification by Nishchith since they were acquainted, shivaprakash reportedly slit his throat and attempted to burn the body as part of covering up evidence. Both accused have confessed to their involvement in the crime according to police statements.
• Police are investigating potential involvement of another associate linked with Shivaprakash and continuing operations based around Tuiton-linked Loophole activity inquiry involving lead

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!13-year-old Nishchith A., who was kidnapped

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