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Kanpur Police Unravel Family's Deadly Secret
11 Mar
Summary
- A 15-year-old boy was strangled with his own garment drawstring.
- The accused confessed to killing his nephew due to a love affair.
- The affair was with the deceased's sister, who is the accused's niece.
In Kanpur, police have apprehended a suspect in the murder of a 15-year-old boy, with the accused subsequently jailed on Tuesday. The investigation revealed a motive rooted in a forbidden relationship.
The accused admitted to being in a love affair with the deceased's sister, who is also his niece. He feared that this relationship would be exposed, leading him to commit the murder.
The teenager's body was discovered near a minor canal on Saturday, having been strangled with the drawstring of his lower garment. His bicycle was found locked nearby.
Following a complaint from the boy's father, police examined call records. This scrutiny identified frequent communication between the accused and the victim's household, leading to the suspect's arrest on Monday.
During interrogation, the accused detailed how he attacked the boy in a field, initially strangling him with his hands before using the garment's drawstring to complete the act. The victim was the accused's nephew.
