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Relative Kills Boy, Dumps Body in Quarry
4 Oct
Summary
- A four-year-old boy was found murdered in a quarry pit.
- An 18-year-old relative was arrested for the killing.
- The suspect sought revenge for a family dispute.
A tragic discovery was made in Parapathi village near Tirumangalam on Sunday when the body of a four-year-old boy was found in a quarry pit. The child, identified as Mohan, had gone missing on Saturday evening while playing near his home. His mother discovered him missing around 6 PM, prompting a search by family and relatives.
Following a missing person report filed by the boy's father, a special police team was formed. Information gathered during inquiries led investigators to an 18-year-old relative, identified as Mani. Police apprehended Mani, who initially denied involvement but later confessed to the murder.
Mani reportedly admitted to killing Mohan and disposing of his body in a quarry located about a kilometer from the village. The motive cited for the brutal act was revenge stemming from a family dispute. Mohan's body, found in a sack, was recovered by police and sent for a postmortem examination.
