Bhopal teen murder: Rs 2 crore offer alleged, five arrested

A 17-year-old boy was murdered in Bhopal, with police investigating claims that he was killed after being promised Rs 2 crore for sending a body part abroad. The victim, a pen and notebook seller from Shahjahanabad, went missing from Iqbal Maidan on August 6. His body was recovered from Chhota Talab on August 11 and identified by his family on August 14 through his clothes and slippers. The post-mortem confirmed murder and revealed injuries to his private parts.

Freepressjournal.in reports that a minor suspect was detained on August 17 and that around 13 people, including minors, are being questioned. It adds that suspects allegedly lured minors with a promise of Rs 2 crore for sending a body part abroad via Delhi. The Assam Tribune reports that five people have been arrested but notes that police have not confirmed the financial motive or claims about the body part removal. Police are verifying a separate complaint from another 17-year-old who says he escaped an attempt on his life.

Additional DCP Shailendra Singh said further arrests are expected within one to two days. Police are examining evidence to determine individual roles and the motive behind the killing.