Revenge murder: 5-year-old killed over sister's return

In Aurangabad district, a 20-year-old man was apprehended by police following the discovery of a five-year-old boy's body. The victim, Siddharth Kumar, had been reported missing from his home on the night of June 29, which was approximately seven days ago relative to July 1, 2026. His mother had last seen him when she put him to bed. Investigators detained Nikesh, a local resident, who allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation. He revealed the location where Siddharth's body was hidden in an orchard, about 500 meters from the child's residence. Preliminary findings indicated the boy's throat had been slit. Locals erupted in protest upon the body's recovery, blocking a main road and demanding severe punishment for the perpetrator. The motive for the murder is suspected to be retribution. Approximately twelve days prior to the incident, Nikesh had eloped with Siddharth's elder sister. However, her family had located and brought her back, creating significant tension between the families. Police have arrested the main accused, Nikesh, and he has been sent to jail. Authorities are currently investigating to determine if other individuals were involved in the kidnapping and murder. "The guilty will not be spared," stated Tandwa SHO Ajay Bahadur Singh, assuring a thorough probe into the matter.