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Bhopal Teen Murdered Over Rs 1.20 Crore Testicle Myth
18 Aug
Summary
- A 17-year-old was murdered due to a myth about testicles worth Rs 1.20 crore.
- A BBA student allegedly posed as a doctor to promote the myth.
- The victim was lured with Rs 100 and killed in an isolated area.
In Bhopal, a disturbing murder case has emerged, centered on a dangerous myth fueled by an Instagram reel. Police arrested Zoheb Khan, 20, and Aamir Qureshi, 18, along with three minors, for the murder of a 17-year-old boy.
Investigators allege that Zoheb Khan, posing as a doctor, promoted the false claim that a teenage boy's testicles could be sold for Rs 1.20 crore. The victim, who sold pens and keychains, was reportedly lured with Rs 100 on August 6 and taken to an isolated location.
According to police, the group then attacked and stabbed the teenager. Following instructions allegedly related to the myth, they removed his testicles. The accused reportedly kept the body part for days, attempting to find a buyer for the supposed Rs 1.20 crore.
The victim's decomposed body was discovered on August 10 in the Dhobighat area. After an extensive search, the victim was identified by his mother on August 15, leading police to the accused and their bizarre motive rooted in online misinformation.
