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Stepfather's Rage: Child Murdered Over Identity
19 Aug
Summary
- Fisherman allegedly killed stepson for repeating he wanted his real father.
- Autopsy revealed fractured ribs and internal injuries, disproving a fall.
- Accused confessed to assault after child insisted he wasn't his real father.
In Uran, Navi Mumbai, a tragic incident unfolded when a 28-year-old fisherman, Jitendra Pradeep Bhise, allegedly killed his three-year-old stepson, Moksha. The motive stemmed from the child's repeated insistence that Bhise was not his real father and his desire to be with his biological parent. Bhise's initial account of the child falling from a bed was contradicted by a subsequent autopsy.
The autopsy report revealed severe head injuries, multiple fractured ribs, and internal organ damage. These findings indicated a violent assault rather than an accidental fall, prompting suspicions of foul play. Police were alerted when Bhise allegedly attempted to expedite the child's final rites without a postmortem.
On August 15, 2026, Mora Coastal police arrested Bhise. He has been charged with murder under the new penal code and relevant juvenile justice provisions. A court has remanded him to police custody until August 20, 2026, as the investigation into this disturbing case proceeds.
